Hi all - I'm really stressed. My insurance denied my DS surgery. My surgeon is appealing. She's very experienced with this and is tenacious. Surgeon wants me to keep attending pre-op classes/appointments and stay on the schedule for surgery June 14! (Insurance person at her practice says they will likely have an answer w/in 15 days).

While I hope I win the appeal, I have to ask: if I'm denied again will I be on the hook for the many doctor's visits, nutritionist, psychologist, pre-op testing, etc. that have led up to this?! Why don't docs confirm the insurance *first* before getting patients in the pipeline and giving what may be false hopes?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

I used to work as a medical administrative assistant and CNA. Sometimes it took 2-3 times to get insurance to approve something for patients. Don't lose hope. I got you in my prayers and sending good vibes your way.

The dr visits are covered - they can consult and advise, it’s part of the required process to even submit to insurance they have to have all that info- it’s the actual surgery - mine was denied on first submission bc the exact language they wanted to see from the psychologist wasn’t there- he re-wrote it and it was approved quickly.