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Hello all. I have been doing this process for longer than 6 months. Today is the day that they submitted to blue cross blue shield. She said that they are really quick with approvals. I hope that is the case for me. I was hoping for the end of october but I guess I'll wait longer lol. Any one has blue cross blue shield? How long did it take to get and answer? Also did you get approved right away?

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I have BCBS of TX. The Dr's office told me 5-7 business days, and BCBS told me 10-12. I found out I was approved on Monday by calling BCBS directly. The Dr's office found out yesterday after I called and told them. I should get my date tomorrow. It took 5 business days for approval, but 7 business days for the dr's office to get it. Hope this helps.

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I have BCBS of TX. The Dr's office told me 5-7 business days, and BCBS told me 10-12. I found out I was approved on Monday by calling BCBS directly. The Dr's office found out yesterday after I called and told them. I should get my date tomorrow. It took 5 business days for approval, but 7 business days for the dr's office to get it. Hope this helps.

I was told that I have to pay 640.00 to the surgon before my procedure. Do you have to pay anything? I also have to pay the hospital.

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Yes, I also have to pay my deductible to the surgeon before my EGD. Then, I have to pay my part of the hospital bill up front.

Jamie

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I have Anthem BC/BS and was amazed that my approval came back within like 2 days. My patient advocate at the docs office called me yesterday then I got a call from my RN assigned to me from Anthem. I thought that was pretty cool.

The clinic I picked is, unfortunately, out of network so I have to pay my surgeons fees upfront ($3700) and my co-pay to the hospital ($2400'ish). But, after they file, whatever insurance pays, I keep. I expect to be out around $2500 after it's all said and done. And it's totally going to be worth it!

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I should mention I've already met my $1100 deductible so that's a plus!

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I was told by my surgeon's office that my insurance approval would take 3-7 days, however it was submitted on the 12 of September and I am still waiting! I've called the insurance company (BCBS of FL) a week after the submission and was told they have no record of it. Called again a week later, still nothing!

Spoke with the surgeon's office again almost 3 weeks ago and this past Tuesday, was told that they were going to check with BCBS and call me right back. I'm still waiting!

However, I did receive the surgeon's bill for the endoscopy! LOL

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