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You've taken the first step toward gastric bypass surgery. Insurance benefits have been verified and benefits exist. You're now ready for the next step, the approval process. Many insurance companies now have criteria, which has to be met by the patient before this can occur. Many now are requiring at least six months of supervised diets and will not pay for the surgery if you don't meet the requirements.
If your insurance company does not require diet history you will have one less obstacle between you and your surgery. We take pride in the quality of our process and ensure that your request is submitted in an expedited manner. Filling out all the online intake forms may seem time-consuming at first, but by giving us detailed information you aid in moving the process along.
Once you have completed all your forms, a packet is mailed to your primary care physician requesting your medical records and clearance for surgery. Upon receipt of this information, Dr. Thomas will review your medical records and determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery. Should he accept you for weight loss surgery, a letter stating your need for surgery will be mailed to your insurance company along with your medical records. The insurance company will review the information and will notify both you and the surgeon of their approval or denial. This can take 6-8 weeks. We will keep you up-to-date with any additional requirements from the insurance.
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