My insurance has approved surgery however they won't pay for the nutrition consult or my original consult with the surgeon saying that no benefits are provided for services primarily for obesity. I know normally nutrition appointments and weight loss attempts are not covered under my plan but they do cover bariatric surgery and I need these 2 appointments in order to have surgery.

Anyone ever have any luck getting these appointments paid for?

My surgeon billed insurance as just a standard office visit and they paid it no problem (less office copay). My nutrition appointment was not covered and cost $90.00.