I live in Fort Lauderdale Florida and Im having a huge problem getting a letter of medical necessity writtem correctly from my Primary care Doctor. I really dont understand him because he was the one that referred me to a Bariatric Doctor for wls. I've done everything that is required of me to get the sleeve. I'm in need of a pcp in Fort Lauderdale or near that accepts Humana so that I can get a letter of medical necessity so that I can have my procedure done.

If your PCP can't get the letter correct, would they accept an "example" letter from you to base theirs off of? Or maybe provide them a typed out list of what must be in their letter ?

I have worked most of my career in the medical field and have spent some considerable time working in the Drs offices. Letters of medical necessity are often written by various staff members and not the physician. Unfortunately, not all of the staff members are bright nor have the ability to comprehend what you need. Sometimes you have to spell it all put depending on who is responsible for writing the needed letter.

Maybe ask your surgeon for a referral to a PCP with whom he or she works regularly? I know my surgeon can do that, I'll bet yours can too. Good luck!

I dubmitted a sample letter to my pcp provided by my surgeon so that she knew what information she needed to put in the letter. This was after she told me she didn't really do those type of letters. Meanwhile, I was like...hmmm...You're the one that got me to decide on the surgery, wth do you mean you dont really do those type of letters?! Lol But afyer I sent her the sample she got it done for me. Catherine is rigjt, its generally the pcp's staff that writes them up tho. Good luck!

I've also submitted an example letter to the person that types the letter of medical necessity and she still typed it wrong. I think that she's intentionally doing it wrong.

I also provided my PCP with a sample letter from my surgeon. Good luck.

My surgeon gave me an example to give to my pcp

I'm changing my pcp to one that has referred patients to my Bariatric Surgeon.