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I have Cigna and my policy excludes all weight loss procedures. Very frustrating. I'm still going to have the surgery self pay. $9950 :redface:

Check with your insurance company first to find out if they cover weight loss surgery. If they do, then find out if you need a referral. If you will be self pay, there's an excellent doctor near Denver, Dr. Gerald Kirschenbaum, who will do the surgery for $9950. He's doing my surgery in May. Good luck to you. You'll find lots of answers on this forum if you just look around a bit.

That's the first I've heard of an insurance paying for surgery and not fills. I agree with you about the possibility of the doctor being liable if they don't code for weight loss. It would surprise me if they actually do that. Way to go on reaching your goal so quickly! I'm right where you were last year and my goal is also 150. You are my inspiration :wink: Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated.

Wondering if anyone has had luck getting their insurance to pay for fills when they don't cover WLS? I saw one post that said they could charge for an ultrasound, injection and office visit and the insurance co. would pay. I'm having surgery with Dr. Kirschenbaum on May 14th and would like to be able to get my fills close to home (and payed would be nice).

My husband's insurance also doesn't cover weight loss surgery. So, I've decided to have my surgery with Dr. Kirschenbaum in Denver, Colorado. He charges $9950 and his fills are only $15 after 3 months. It's perfect for us self paying poor souls. I hope to have my surgery in May. Maybe we'll even get some frequesnt flyer miles, lol. :thumbup:

I have a question about weight loss prior to surgery with Dr. Kirschenbaum. Can they document my weight now and make it possible for me to lose weight between now and my surgery in May, '09? I wish I didn't have to put it off til the summer but I'm a nursing student. Thanks for any replies :thumbup:

I checked with Atlanta Bariatrics and they will evaluate your post op report if you have the surgery with another doctor and then decide if they will take you as a patient. They charge $150 for fills. I'm considering going to CO for my surgery because I am self pay.

HI everyone, I'm from Conyers and I'm new to this website. I'm considering surgery and trying to become well informed. I'll be a self pay. I'd be interested in knowing what other self pay patients have paid in Georgia. What do fills typically cost with surgeons in Atlanta? Thanks! :tt2: