Ok...I asked my Surgeon's office if there was anything I needed to complete to expedite the process (self pay)...before I meet my surgeon.

They told me I can work on these in advance. So, how do you go about this without a script or referral from the Dr? They said my insurance should cover the list below.

-Blood Work (CBC, CMP, TSH, LIPID PANEL, & A1C)

-Psychological Evaluation

-Nutritional Evaluation (Done here for $50)

-Gallbladder Ultrasound (If not removed already)

-EKG

Mary

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Odd. All of those except the nutritional evaluation have to be ordered by a physician, and that one they probably have someone they want you to see. Not sure how they expect them to be accomplished before you meet with the surgeon. Even if you got your PCP to order them, it's a right pain in the butt to get a different doc cc'd on them.

My PCP is on board with this decision. I emailed the surgeon's office and they said my PCP can order it.

I assume my PCP can share the results with the Surgeon's office

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