Ypsibander

My ins. requires me to use Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Dr.Genaw and Carlin do it there. How about yourself?

I just spoke to surgery clinic today and they are sending out papers to me to give to PCP to fill out and submit to Insurance. I have Health Alliance Plan (HAP)HMO of Michigan . I am going to my PCP on 5/28 and will bring these along. Do you know if this "paperwork" is what the Dr. will fill out to get me pre-authorized or authorized? I am wondering if I can bring anything along to up my chances when it's sent in? I know six months of diet/exercise is required (not sure to what extent),BMI w/co-morbidities, psych eval, and I think that was about it. I thought maybe like Weight Watcher booklets, copies of gym memberships, any personally written letters..not sure if that even matters?! Any advice?? Thanks so much!!

I called and emailed HAP and they said they do not cover Lap-Band, but they do cover gastic bypass surgery. They mailed me some info and it contains covered CPT codes. I don't know if I'm missing something or what, but a covered code is #43770- Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; placement of adjustable gastric restrictive device(e.g.,gastric band and subcutaneous port components).Now I know I've seen on here that the CPT code is 43770. Am I mistaken in thinking this IS actually covered according to their info they sent me? I'm new to this and so confused!:confused2: