I found that my approval was for the Lap Band not the vertical sleeve! WTH???? My coordinator atates that she "Only" needs to change the medical codes. What does that mean for me??????? I am so confused! Is the insurance going to just change the code or am I going to have to stress another 2 weeks!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!

Ugh that stinks! I'm self pay so I'm not sure how the whole insurance thing works but I hope it all works out and QUICKLY! Good luck~

Could b very simple and she changes the code and you're approved or depends on your ins, some don't cover the sleeve only the band. Did you look into your coverage?

My insurance does cover the sleeve, thank goodnes!

My insurance does cover the sleeve, thank goodnes!

I do medical billing for a living and as long as your insurance does cover it, it should be as simple as changing the codes. You just need the approval for the correct code. Good luck, hopefully it won't take too long for your answer.

Thanks So much!!! That gives some comfort!

I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness

I have Cigna and had the sleeve 12/20. Originally I was going for the band.... and, when I changed my mind they said it wasn't a big deal... just a code change.. and approval will come.

Good luck!

I just called Cigna to MAKE SURE that they do cover the sleeve! They do! thank goodness

It won't take long!!!!!

Wow, that must be stressful. I hope it is as simple as the ladies on here are saying and you hear back soon!

I am Approved!!!! YAY!

If you don't mind me asking, what is your BMI? I was told I needed a BMI of 50 to get approved for VSG by CIGNA.

my BMI was 36.9