So I saw a Psych(therapist) 3x and she gave me forms to fill out - she wants me back a few other times and she's really not a nice nice person to speak with ... Summer was crazy and I missed an appt with her, when I called her, she said I think it's best you find someone else to REDO your Psych evaluation with - maybe closer to home --- do it in a 3hour session she said.. Well I'm ticked

Anyways -- I have to find someone now to help me with the Eval part - I called one woman the surgeon recommended and she doesn't take insurance, it's $375.00 out of pocket.

I have another option that I found and it's one hour covered by insurance and another hour covered, but with approval thru insurance.
Should I go that route?

I'm so frustrated --- I don't have a surgery date, but thought i had all my tests in order.

I just need this and my echo/stress test and then we can try and get insurance approval.

What should i do?

Sounds like you have already answered your question. You have found one that is covered by insurance...Hopefully they will approve the 2nd hour.

It's a process..I understand the frustration:)

In my opinion I would go the insurance way. It will save you a lot of money. Especially since it's $375.00. It seems like it's a longer waiting period but to me I would go that route. Good luck to you on your journey

My surgical team required a specific psych eval at a specific place (same hospital system) and they did not take insurance. It only took one session as long as you filled out a bunch of forms beforehand. But still it cost $300. As an off topic. the nutrition class is not covered either but other nutritionist appointments have been as part of medical weight management have been.

Still trying to locate someone for my psych evaluation that is covered by insurance, called one place, $500.00 WOW!

I'm surprised your surgeon doesn't provide all of this in house..bc of everything that is required. Since surgeon doesn't provide how about goin thru your pcp? You definitely need a practitioner that takes insurance. .

My surgical team required a specific psych eval at a specific place (same hospital system) and they did not take insurance. It only took one session as long as you filled out a bunch of forms beforehand. But still it cost $300. As an off topic. the nutrition class is not covered either but other nutritionist appointments have been as part of medical weight management have been.

I called my insurance an told them they missed paying the nutritionist an she said since I was approved an had the surgery They were resubmitting it should have been paid since surgery was approved an these specialist are a requirement for approval.

He provided three on my list of things to do prior to surgery.

They are all out of pocket.

I have my pysch appt.and final weight loss appt. November 13. Im goin thur u of penn. Today i signed my consent to sleeve sugery. I just need help to get thur this.