If you were approved before you EDG was done, what insurance company do you have?

I have BCBS of Iowa and my doc is doing the EGD at the same time as my VSG. Obviously, I was approved before getting it.

Edited October 21, 201411 yr by KMCarlson

Christo5 I have been approved for surgery and currently waiting at dr office to have my EGD done. I have Cigna.

Well this is good news, I too have BCBS Iowa. My EGD is scheduled for Friday. I am here at the doctor now for my PreOpt for the EGD. I had to force my insurance to submit without it.

What is an EGD...I know a few month ago I had a scope done since I was experiencing really bad reflux...without the surgery yet...but after the scope his only response was.."nothing surprising" whatever that means..I know I have a hiatal hernia that will be repaired at time of surgery...I also quit smoking, and quit caffeinated coffee..doing the decaf with sugar free hazelnut creamer and I have noticed my reflux is not as severe as it used to be. I still take a OTC Nexium every other day as apposed to 2 a day before..so it's definitely a step forward.

BCBS of Kansas City and yes, the office waited on approval before scheduling the EGD as that is an expensive and invasive test that is not without risk, (they do put you under, usually with Propofol). You want to know you're covered before taking that step!