becki.t Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 can anyone tell me the general cost of this procedure? i doubt i will be covered by insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 can anyone tell me the general cost of this procedure? i doubt i will be covered by insurance IT REALLY DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU GO TO GET IT DONE BUT I'D HAVE TO SAY FROM 8,000 - $24,000. A FRIEND GOT BANDED YESTERDAY IN AR FOR $18,000, SELF PAY. SHE WOULD HAVE USED DR ORTIZ BUT SHE COULDN'T FIND ANY AFTERCARE. AT LEAST SHE DID HER HOMEWORK BEFORE HAND DR ORTIZ CHARGED ME $8,500 AND WORTH EVERY PENNY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarm123@msn.com Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 can anyone tell me the general cost of this procedure? i doubt i will be covered by insurance My Insurance paid for the surgery however they denied me twice. A friend told me about a law firm that is sponsored by the makers of the Lap Band and they will help with the appeal process when fighting with the insurance company....they are Obesitylaw.com......their services were free....so if you feel your insurance company is being unfair give them an email....can't hurt....who knows may even save you some money. Best wishes..... Mona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thebeach Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 can anyone tell me the general cost of this procedure? i doubt i will be covered by insurance my insurance states it is a covered service but i have tried for 1 year to get them to approve it, my doctors have written letters, and i more than meet their criteria, but every time i give them what they asknfor, they deny it and send another list of their requirements. i even hired an attorney to help me with all the appeals. after the 3rd denial letter and l got fed up and found dr ortiz online.. the cost is $8500 and i had to finance some of it, but i am sooo happy! no more waiting! i contacted dr ortiz and within 1 week i had a surgery date ( august 17th ) and had finalized all the financial arrangements. i cant wait! i know it will be the best 'investment' i have ever made! good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarm123@msn.com Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 my insurance states it is a covered service but i have tried for 1 year to get them to approve it, my doctors have written letters, and i more than meet their criteria, but every time i give them what they asknfor, they deny it and send another list of their requirements. i even hired an attorney to help me with all the appeals. after the 3rd denial letter and l got fed up and found dr ortiz online.. the cost is $8500 and i had to finance some of it, but i am sooo happy! no more waiting! i contacteddr ortiz and within 1 week i had a surgery date ( august 17th ) and had finalized all the financial arrangements. i cant wait! i know it will be the best 'investment' i have ever made! good luck to you Email Obesitylaw.com...they helped me with my insurance after I was denied twice by the insurance........most cases they are free because they are sponsored by the makers of lap band......they may be able to help you overturn the denial...and you'll be reinbursed the cost......I was banded and 7/9 and so far so good down 10 pounds. Good Luck Mona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thebeach Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Email Obesitylaw.com...they helped me with my insurance after I was denied twice by the insurance........most cases they are free because they are sponsored by the makers of lap band......they may be able to help you overturn the denial...and you'll be reinbursed the cost......I was banded and 7/9 and so far so good down 10 pounds. Good Luck Mona i read your post and am DEFINATLEY going to follow up with them and hopefully get reimbursed. but even if i dont it will be worth it. thanks sooooo much for the info and CONGRATS on your wieght loss! dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacdimin Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 Don't just assume that your insurance won't cover the band. It will not hurt to inquire first. My surgery is scheduled in November. There were a few stiulations handed down by the insurance company but they will pay for it. I have AETNA they required I make one last attempt over a 3 month period assisted by a doctor, get a letter from my doctor saying he would suggest this procedure for me and of course undergo all of the pre-op testing. I mean yes it has pushed my surger out by 3 months but I feel its worth it not to have to come out of my own pocket. The 3 month diet attempt (not really doing it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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