Desense Denied by Insurance

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Hello,

I live in Southern California and I am going to have endoscopic sinus surgery

this Wednesday. My ENT tried to get the desense approved by my insurance but it

was declined. Unfortunately I have HMO for the time being.

The cost is about $5k for the two-day procedure so it's a cost I would like to

avoid. I went to my primary physician to ask for his help to get it approved and

he said he would try. Wish me luck.

Does anyone have any advice for improving my chances? I told the doctor I would

send him some of the papers from White and son in San Diego

(Scripps). I thought he might be able to use them if they decline on the first

round.

Any similar experiences out there?