Re: Dr. Gagner/insurance/Oxford

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In a message dated 11/30/01 11:12:08 AM, duodenalswitch

writes:

<< have you been charged for follow up visits? or

did the fall under teh original surgical approval

before insurance changes?

thanks for any info

>>

Lenny: I'm not sure if you are asking about my experience (I had lap DS with

Gagner on January 25 and am 10 months post-op and was one of those who

responded to this thread), but the surgery WAS approved under insurance and

my three week follow up was covered. I was charged for my three month follow

up visit (and I was never informed that Dr. G stopped taking the insurance).

So, my surgery and first follow up post-op happened before the insurance

changes.

My three month (which I was billed for) happened after the insurance changes.

I went to Dr. Herron for my six month because Dr. G was out of town and he

suggested I see someone right away because I was having some upper back

aches... I am not sure if I will see Dr. G for my twelve month (I am still

considering this) OR seeing Dr. Quinn (she assisted on my surgery and I

really like her).

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 200 lbs (maybe celebrating this weekend? I hope so!!)/size sweet 16

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have you been charged for follow up visits? or

did the fall under teh original surgical approval

before insurance changes?

thanks for any info

LennyB

8 months BPD/DS

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