Re: Regina: Plastics, How did you afford all of this

[Guest guest]

I have United Health Care PPO also, was denied a lbl, abdominoplasty, etc. The

denial letter stated that this was purely cosmetic rather than reconstructive

surgeries.. I didnt have any problem getting approval for my original RNY or my

two revision surgeries post RNY though.

Peachy hugs,

[Guest guest]

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I went for my consultation with pictures, etc. and by the time I left his office

and got home, I had two messages on my answering machine, one from the insurance

company telling me it was approved and one from the doctor's office telling me

the same thing. Pretty amazing. I had a

few little skin tags removed from my neck and abdomen a few years ago and it was

not covered because they considered it cosmetic and had to pay 200.00 to the

dermatologist. I guess it was how the plastic surgeon worded it and they

considered it reconstruction. My stomach was

hanging down to the middle of my thighs at the time, so I guess they considered

that to be a problem. Maybe if they resubmit with different verbage in their

letter, you will be able to get it covered.

I thank God every day, because we never would have been able to afford any of

this.

Good luck.

Regina

Gigi1078@... wrote:

> I have United Health Care PPO also, was denied a lbl, abdominoplasty, etc. The

denial letter stated that this was purely cosmetic rather than reconstructive

surgeries.. I didnt have any problem getting approval for my original RNY or my

two revision surgeries post RNY though.

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> Peachy hugs,

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