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chimboree26    24

chimboree26
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I've had my first consultation (4/30). Now I am waiting for insurance approval. I know they will approve the procedure, but I just want to know about how long I'll have to wait. I know it varies w/different insurances, but I just want a roundabout timeframe. I have Carefirst/BCBS.

Thanks!

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Alicia521    0

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It took mine 30 days and I called often to follow up. I asked mine how long it would take and they told me 30 days.

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chimboree26    24

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It took mine 30 days and I called often to follow up. I asked mine how long it would take and they told me 30 days.

I just spoke to my docs office and they said anywhere from 2 weeks to 1 month. Woohoo! I can't wait! :) I'm praying for 2 weeks. I wanna get the ball rolling.

Thank you!

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chimboree26    24

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I was told 4 to 7 days... I'm hoping to hear something at my preop tomorrow.

Oh wow! Really?!?! 4-7 days?!?! That is awesome! I'm hoping my turnaround time is sooner than what I was told...that would be really nice.

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bmbutler    0

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One thing that really helps is to follow up weekly with your insurance. I had another kind of surgery 6 years ago that I had to jump through hoops to get approved. The first time my ins co said they did not get the paperwork. The approved me on the day they got the second set.

I would not have known about the "missing" file if I had not called. Be proactive and follow-up. It normally sits on someone's desk for 29 days until the end of the 30 days anyway.

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ragdollx19    1

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My paperwork was submitted Friday 4/27. I called today to verify the insurance company received the information. They said they had and it was under review. I called to ask my doctors office a question about it which prompted them to follow up with it. I got my approval today!! I know this is MUCH quicker than a lot of insurance companies I have read about but I am thrilled none the less!

BCBS Federal TX Basic

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weightingtolose    0

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Hi ragdollx19:

This is too weird. I'm also a patient of Dr. Marsden and received my approval today. Woo Hoo!!!!!! Like you, it didn't take long for my approval once the documents were submitted to my insurance company. I need to call LBS tomorrow morning and schedule an appointment with Dr. Marsden to proceed further. I look forward to sharing this journey with you all.

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anonemouse    1

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Well, the process of getting everything TO the insurance company took forever, but once they had everything they needed, I was approved over the weekend. The surgeon's office submitted everything on the 27th, and they called on the 30th, telling me that I was approved.

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