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Weight Loss Surgery – Insurance Coverage Criteria

WebThe list below is organized by insurance company. We include the following important information for each insurance company listed: Which weight loss surgeries …

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Weight Loss Surgery

WebThe average cost of gastric bypass surgery is $23,000, the average cost of lap band is $14,500, and the average cost of sleeve gastrectomy surgery is $14,900. So …

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Medicaid’s Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery Coverage

WebCriteria for Coverage of Surgery Costs. In order for Medicaid to cover the cost of your surgery and the associated surgeon visits, you must meet the requirements …

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Advanced Laparoscopic Associates Obesity Coverage

WebAdvanced Laparoscopic Associates. For more than 20 years, Advanced Laparoscopic Associates has been one of the country’s premier surgical practices, …

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What is a Bariatric Center of Excellence

WebThe Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) While these institutions have slightly different requirements, the intent is the same. Their accreditation signifies a level of …

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Letter of Medical Necessity

WebThe Letter of Medical Necessity is required by every insurance company prior to obesity surgery. The Letter of Medical Necessity says that you are morbidly obese, according to the NIH guidelines or the guidelines that your insurance company lays out. Because you are morbidly obese it is then a medical necessity to have this procedure.

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United Healthcare's Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery

WebUnited Healthcare’s Pre-approval Criteria For Surgery. The following criteria must be met to receive coverage: Class III Obesity (Body Mass Index greater than 40) …

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey – Requirements for …

WebHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Pre-Approval Requirements. Weight loss surgery for treating morbid obesity is considered medically necessary if the …

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First Health Weight Loss Surgery Coverage

WebFirst Health Contact Info to Inquire About Surgery. First Health members can inquire about weight loss surgery at 1-800-226-5116. First Health covers weight loss …

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Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center

WebLed by renowned weight loss surgeon, Dr. Karl Strom, The Center for Advanced Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical …

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Baystate Bariatric Surgery Obesity Coverage

WebWe offer group and individual support and education. We pride ourselves in compassionate care where we listen to your concerns and guide you through the surgical …

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Tufts Health Plan

WebTufts’ Pre-Approval Requirements. To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery under the Tufts Health Plan, the following guidelines have to be met. The …

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Capital Health Metabolic and Weight Loss Center

WebWe also offer a lifetime of support in our monthly support groups, 24/7 online support group, Program App, social media channels, and program events! If surgery is …

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Memorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center Obesity Coverage

WebMemorial Weight Loss and Wellness Center, based at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, offers comprehensive and customized treatment options for …

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BCBS of Illinois

WebThe pre-approval requirements for bariatric surgery include: Patient is over the age of 18 at the time of the surgery. Patient should have Body Mass Index of over 40 or …

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Cigna-HealthSpring PPO

WebBariatric surgery proceduress covered by Cigna-HealthSpring PPO are: Gastric Stapling. Gastric Bypass. Lap Band. Biliopancreatic Bypass (This is only for patients with a BMI in excess of 60) If the patient meets all the requirements outlined above, Cigna-HealthSpring PPO covers the entire cost of the weight loss surgery procedure.

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BCBS FED and Florida Blue's Weight Loss Surgery Criteria

WebBCBS Florida Pre-Approval Requirements. BMI of 35 or greater. Diagnosed as morbidly obese for at least 5 years. Documentation of physician supervised non …

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