Question:
My BMI is 35, I am diabetic, does anyone know if Medicare will approve Lap ?
— Reba H. (posted on June 13, 2005)
June 13, 2005
I have Medicare and they approved my surgery with no problem. I also had a
secondary insurance that paid the difference though. The hospital I had my
surgery at would have required $900 prior to the surgery if I hadn't had
the secondary insurance. If your surgeon accepts Medicare he should be
able to submit for you and get almost an instant approval. You may have to
pay the co-pays, dependent upon your surgeon, your hospital, and your state
of residence. Hope this helps. BTW, I had RNY Lap on 2/2/05 and have
released almost 80 pounds thus far. Good luck on your journey.
— MetaP
June 14, 2005
Medicare will pay for the gastric bypass open or laparascopic. They are not
paying for the gastric banding.Hopefully this will change soon. Good luck
in your journey.
— monymony
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