Guest guest Posted June 23, 2001 Report Share Posted June 23, 2001 In a message dated 6/22/01 10:58:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, duodenalswitch writes: << It was sent in for preapproval under a general code that sounded like a description of BPD w/DS but they actually did not cover this surgery as they consider it to be experimental. >> This person got insurance approval when the Dr. called it " gastric bypass " - perhaps that would work with your insurance? Carole Maybe you could email her directly? > mibrica@... > from NE Philly > BMI 63, age 39 > Open DS w/ Dr. Pomp, 6/27/01 > Aetna USHC, HMO - payin' for the ole " Gastric Bypass " ; 0] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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