I got a letter from Cigna stating...

they are able to substantiate medical necessity for this surgery... This is not a denial just need clinical information saying this is a necessity.

I went through the whole battery of appts... Met w nutritionist for three months, psycho eval, endoscopy, ultra sound, physical with letter from

Dr. what else can they possibly need!? A pic of my big fat ass?!?

I'm calling surgeons office tomorrow but in the meantime I'm going to go nuts. :-(

Maybe the surgeon can also write a letter of medical necessity or your doctor could write a more clear letter stating exactly how the surgery will benefit you.

I got a letter from Cigna stating...

they are able to substantiate medical necessity for this surgery... This is not a denial just need clinical information saying this is a necessity.

I went through the whole battery of appts... Met w nutritionist for three months' date=' psycho eval, endoscopy, ultra sound, physical with letter from

Dr. what else can they possibly need!? A pic of my big fat ass?!?

I'm calling surgeons office tomorrow but in the meantime I'm going to go nuts. :-([/quote']

I was told that's a standard letter cigna sends to everyone acknowledging the insurance company has received a referral for your procedure not to worry

I just received the same letter from Cigna last week. I contacted my surgeon's office and was told this was just a "generic" letter that Cigna always sends out when a new "case" is opened. Have you heard anything else since you received yours? I am waiting on pins and needles. Praying for an approval soon.

Yes I did hear a few days later that I was approved! My surgery is a week from today! Any news for you yet???