_Brooke_

This is the entire paragraph. Which doesn't tell me how many times I have to go to dietitian. Idk why they make things so complicated. Documentation of participation in a physician supervised program of nutrition and increased physical activity (including dietitian consultation, low calorie diet, increased physical activity and behavioral modification). Documentation of program participation must appear in the medical record no less than monthly for a period of 6 consecutive months by the attending physician. Documentation should include comments by the physician regarding patient progress or lack of progress. A letter does not meet this requirement. There must be medical records to document medically supervised weight loss attempts;

Thank you! I just don't want to not go enough and get denied. Last time I called Blue Cross Blue Shield all they did was read the policy. They wouldn't elaborate.

Hey all! So I am very new to this and had my first doctors appointment for the 6 month weight loss plan required by insurance. Below is an excerpt from my bcbs of al policy. I'm confused by the items in ( ).. it says including dietitian consultation. Does that mean I have to go to a dietitian once month or just once? I want to make sure to do this all correctly. Thanks! Documentation of participation in a physician supervised program of nutrition and increased physical activity (including dietitian consultation, low calorie diet, increased physical activity and behavioral modification).