Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hi Jan in Florida - I just got my authorization from my insurance company yesterday and on it it said, " It has been determined that the following is/are approved: Roux-en-y gastric bypass (43846) " . Immediately concerned I called Dr R's office and they said that this is the only CPT code there is for the surgery and the one they use so, perhaps, you could have Dr. R do your surgery!!! Joanne in Ohio tjbt10@... wrote: > Sharon, > Yes, I tried to get approved for Dr R. My sister had her surgery done by Dr R > in January and is really doing well. I have confidence in Dr Carrasquilla. > One of my main concerns was that I wanted it done Laproscopically, So I could > have the quicker healing time. I work full time, have two children, husband , > house, etc.(you know how that story goes) This will work out fine for me. It > is close to home, my husband will be able to be there. I am happy! Good Luck > To you!!! > Jan in Fl > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2658/3/_/453517/_/961681300/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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