Did anyone get their psych eval paid for by insurance? I found a Dr. on my insurance list, but they just told me they won't bill insurance for WLS evals. Has anyone else had problems like this? I am insurance approved for surgery.

Thanks!

Actually, the only thing my insurance paid for was my psych. eval. and sleep apnea study. I had to pay for the actual band myself.

My insurance did not pay for the psych eval. It cost me $100. But, it was pretty darn worth it!

My insurance paid for it. i don't know why they would exclude WLS psych evals when it is required for them to apporve the surgery. But then again alot of things that the insurance compaines do don't make alot of sense.

my insurance paid for everything but my psych eval. It was well worth it.

I was told that my psych eval would not be covered by my insurance ..$150.00 I didn't even have a say in who it would be...to my delight, they paid all but $30....not too shabby!! For the rest of the tests, I went to approved doctors and facilities. My insurance covers lapbanding, the doc, the hosp. They may not reimburse me for the $500 nutritionist....but a friend of mine told me to keep submitting the bill...it was necessary for lapband....she said third time she submitted they paid it! yay. So after the doc submits to my insurance for lapbanding, i will submit my nutrition bills and see how it goes.

Best Wishes!!

Thanks for that suggestion. I wasn't planning on even trying to submit the nutritionist, but I will try that too.

Thanks!

I think both my nutritionist and psych eval were out of pocket.

I paid for my band, the insurance paid for the psych eval (except for co-pay of $15)

I will be self pay also--how much did you have to pay--I hope to have my banding at the end of sept

I think both my nutritionist and psych eval were out of pocket.

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Submit them.....can't hurt!!!!

I will be self pay also--how much did you have to pay--I hope to have my banding at the end of sept

Phych eval - $200

Banding - $17,000 (included anesthesiologist, one year followup and fills)

My insurance (BCBS) would not pay for the psych or nutrition consults. They cost me $250 and $200 respectively and payment was demanded upfront.

I have ANTHEM BC/BS FEP Ohio, had to pay $250 upfront (to participating providor) and won't get back $90 ("report writing fee") and $10 copay even after they said all was covered. "Report writing fee", what a scam! They know you know you need it, so guess they'll charge it!

The first doc I called for an eval told me they did not approve of weight loss surgery and I would be better off seeking and evaluation elsewhere. If I had insisted (because they WERE listed on my insurance as a provider) I don't think I would have gotten a positive evaluation.

So if the doc won't take insurance for the eval it might be a polite way of saying we don't want your business and you would be better served going elsewhere.

M

The psych for my program was in-network, so I paid $20 copay per visit, and everything else was covered. It's also covered if I just feel like I need to see him again, outside of surgery/approval.