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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO APPROVAL FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Posted May 22 2013 by Walter Lindstrom in Bariatric Appeals, Walter's Blog with 1 Comment
We are often asked what the difference is and why it’s important for people seeking insurance approval for bariatric surgery. Most bariatric surgery patients (like most people in the U.S.) get their health insurance coverage as part of the benefits offered to them by their …
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FOR PATIENTS’ SAKES – DRIVE THE BUS!!!
Posted Apr 9 2013 by Walter Lindstrom in Bariatric Insurance Issues, Payer Medical Policy, Walter's Blog with 3 Comments
Imagine this scene: Your body mass index is well above 40, you have several obesity-related diseases and you’ve tried and failed numerous diets over many years. YOU ARE FINALLY READY to consider bariatric surgery. You medically qualify for bariatric surgery and you are committed to …
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Aetna’s “Two Year History” Denial Overturned
Posted Sep 26 2012 by Walter Lindstrom in Aetna, Appeal Case Studies, Bariatric Appeals, Bariatric Insurance Issues, Walter's Blog with 1 Comment
At the time her doctor submitted the preauthorization request for a RNY gastric bypass, this 43 year old female patient had already completed a supervised diet and received her nutritional, psychological and medical clearances . . . just like Aetna’s medical policy (0157) requires. Easy …
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A College Student’s Plea
Posted Aug 10 2012 by Walter Lindstrom in Videos, Walter's Blog with 8 Comments
A passionate plea to insurance companies shared by a very proud Dad.
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