Can anyone tell me why insurances will NOT pay for the psychiatric evaluations prior to lab banding? I have Medicare and a supplement and was told by the dr's office that the psych eval would be out of pocket! any info appreciated!

I don't know why but we had to pay $400 out of pocket. I even sent in the reinbursement form just in case.........but they didn't refund anything!

I paid in advance, because my psychologist did not take insurance. Her office submitted for me, and I received the reimbursement. Not sure if that is the same reason as others, but that was mine. Also, she has a deal with the surgeon's office and charges lower price for CASH! Karen

I was told it would be $250.00 bucks out of pocket, not that much considering, but i cannot imagine why insurance will not pay! Just saying,

my insurance covered the apointment but wont pay for the protein shakes for the pre-op diet... i have to do the diet for 4 weeks and $85 a week for the shakes/soups...

Hi,

I have medicare as a secondary insurance. They have never paid any copayments on psychiatric or psychological care for me. If anyone has current information on this issues, I would appreciate it.

Best of luck to you,

Melinda

I had to pay $250 a couple years ago but i pulled out of having the surgery because of my fear. This time around my insurance covered it so I was very very grateful.