To find out which services are covered under your policy at any facility, please call the customer service phone number on the back of your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member ID card. *GP( @ r UQ T9 It is important to know that your employer can typically opt-out of weight loss surgery insurance coverage for their employees policies. Fargo, N.D., 58121. Blue Cross Michigan does not cover procedures considered investigational. *GP( @ r UQ T9 %PDF-1.7 Likewise, medical policy, which addresses the issue(s) in any specific case, should be considered before utilizing medical opinion in adjudication. Policy: 7.01.47 Effective Date: Nov. 1, 2022 Last Revised: Jan. 1, 2023 Replaces: 7.01.47 RELATED MEDICAL POLICIES: 2.01.38 Transesophageal Endoscopic Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 7.01.522 Gastric Electrical Stimulation . Bariatric surgery should be performed in appropriately selected individuals by surgeons who are adequately trained and experienced in the specific techniques used and in institutions that support a comprehensive bariatric surgery program, including long-term monitoring and follow-up post-surgery. Contact 866-773-2884 for authorization regarding treatment. To view this file, you may need to install a PDF reader program. If you are considering covered cardiac procedures, cancer care, knee or hip replacement, or spine surgery . *GP( @ r UQ T9 The patient meets one of the following age requirements: a. BCBS of Michigan provides full coverage for bariatric procedures provided the patient meets the following requirements: The weight loss procedures covered by Blue Cross Michigan include: You can contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to get detailed information regarding the procedures covered. *GP( @ r UQ T9 stream Log In to the Shopping Cart, Need to Make a Payment? . 0 FPUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUa _AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU=8$ /L DG *GP( @ r UQ T9 *GP( @ r UQ T9 Skilled Nursing Facility and Inpatient Rehabilitation Fax Form. xVk@~7=nBvcBP`k2OMp}Nn%04)X?P0B3MHJZ+cHf\|&r4\1oZ) "M of the following criteria: If the adolescent does not meet *GP( @ r UQ T9 post-op. 2022 Bariatric Surgery - BCBSRI Please refer to the criteria listed below for genetic testing. G-24-054 - Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association . *GP( @ r UQ T9 Corporate Medical Policy Bariatric Surgery - Blue Cross NC $150. National Average: $19,450. BCBS of Texas Criteria for Weight Loss United Healthcares Criteria For Weight Loss Surgery Coverage, Medicares Criteria For Weight Loss Surgery Coverage. *GP( @ r UQ T9 *GP( @ r UQ T9 4 0 obj *GP( @ r UQ T9 Please note that not all policies include coverage. Gastric banding, Lap Banding and Realize Band Gastric banding involve fitting an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach where the band restricts the amount of food and caloric intake, consequently allowing patients to lose up to 45% of their weight. Morbid obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2 or a BMI greater than 35 kg/m2 with associated complications including, but not limited to, diabetes, hypertension, or obstructive sleep apnea. *GP( @ r UQ T9 I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield through my husband's job here in MO and they cover "medically necessary" revisions with a BMI over 40 or over 35 . Repeat or Revised Bariatric Surgery A. Highmark Health Options considers revision of bariatric surgeries medically necessary to correct late complications. Forms | Providers | BlueCare Tennessee - BCBST *GP( @ r UQ T9 Morbid obesity is further defined as a condition of . The eligible bariatric surgical procedures listed above unless otherwise specified may be considered medically necessary for individuals under the age of 18 years when they meet 1226 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<85F633C9C5D3CC438248A4BA5CE2CCC7>]/Index[1202 37]/Info 1201 0 R/Length 115/Prev 386164/Root 1203 0 R/Size 1239/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan Pre-Approval Requirements. *GP( @ r UQ T9 Medical policies serve as one set of guidelines for determining what medical services, procedures, devices and drugs may be eligible for coverage. hb``` cc`aX` r0(i``ZG!'f{ PPO outpatient services do not require Pre-Service Review. The best option is to call them directly and ask if your policy includes coverage for CPT Code 43775. Here you will find information for assessing coverage options, guidelines for clinical utilization management, practice policies, the provider manual and support for delivering benefits to our members. Understanding Health Care Costs and Quality, Provider Finder -Network Selection Criteria, HMO Provider Network Important Information, Making Your Health Insurance Work For You, Prescription Drug Changes and Pharmacy Information, Machine Readable Files for Transparency in Coverage. SKYGEN USA administers dental services for Horizon NJ Health members. | Height: 5 feet 6 inches. endobj Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery | Blue Shield of CA Benotti PN, Still CD, Wood GC et al. Bariatric Surgery | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas - BCBSTX 9 0 obj *GP( @ r UQ T9 *GP( @ r UQ T9 Anthem BCBS - Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery 10 0 obj ZIc$"NmZ;} AdN5N`]_c[K2~3[p'X9 YM"]0*=|. Our Philosophy; . All rights . What is the cost of a laparoscopic hysterectomy? - New Choice Health Blog Accept Read More, Anthem BCBS Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery Will My Stomach Stretch, Vitamin Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery The Complete Guide, Recovery From Gastric Sleeve What To Expect, Recovery From Lap Band Surgery What To, Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Expected Weight Loss From Gastric Bypass Calculator, 5 Ways to Prevent Stretching Your Stomach After, How Much Will You Weigh After Surgery Calculator, Cost of Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Surgery, Lap Band Compared to Gastric Bypass Surgery, Mini-Gastric Bypass The Good, Bad, And Ugly. %PDF-1.6 % . However, you may want to have your bariatric surgeons office contact BCBS of Michigan directly and ask about coverage for a procedure that isnt listed above. 1202 0 obj <> endobj Returning Shopper? Starting Weight: 258 lbs. As a result, some centers require active participation in a formal weight reduction program that includes frequent documentation of weight, dietary regimen, and exercise. <> PDF 379 Medical and Surgical Management of Obesity and Anorexiants The individual's understanding of the procedure and ability to participate and comply with life-long follow-up and the life-style changes (e.g., changes in dietary habits, and beginning an exercise program) are necessary to the success of the procedure. *GP( @ r UQ T9 website at www.calpers.ca.gov. Anthem BCBS considers Lap Band fills a medical necessity when required to meet the proper level of weight loss. Coronary artery disease. F(wG((|1]) You can also locate a contact number and email address on their website after choosing your state. *GP( @ r UQ T9 *GP( @ r UQ T9 This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: Verify here. Copyright 2022 Bariatric Journal, All Rights Reserved. This Program aligns with the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Medical Policy Even when a policy covers weight loss surgery for qualifying patients, some situations may lead to a denial such as: You or your doctor can write a letter of appeal to the insurance company to appeal, you must, however, provide documentation for all the criteria listed in the policy as well as those from your previous communications with your insurance company about the surgery. Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents and Children Return to Clinical Indications. All rights reserved. <> comply with pre- and post-surgical requirements Note: . Reviewed: July 2022 . 8 0 obj Bariatric Surgery BCBSA Ref. *GP( @ r UQ T9 773 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<675B09CE55CCC14F9AD95E27B755F731>]/Index[748 42]/Info 747 0 R/Length 117/Prev 507134/Root 749 0 R/Size 790/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Obesity is an increase in body weight beyond the limitation of skeletal and physical requirements, as a result of excessive accumulation of fat in the body. *GP( @ r UQ T9 So we are happy to report that manyAnthem BCBS policies cover weight loss surgery. 14 0 obj Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Cover Weight Loss Surgery? Blue Cross covers services for the treatment of obesity, weight management, eating disorders, nutrition and physical activity counseling. *GP( @ r UQ T9 Bariatric Journal does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, nor treatment. For enrollment codes 131, 132, 133 (on the member's ID card) Failure to obtain Pre-certification of an inpatient hospital admission will result in a $500 penalty to the preferred provider. About Us. 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This is the medical billing code for gastric bypass surgery. <> <> endobj *GP( @ r UQ T9 The following bariatric procedures may be considered medically necessary for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity when FEP Blue Focus Prior Approval List - Effective January 1, 2023 . 6/2022 . 0 *GP( @ r UQ T9 For further inquiries, contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO through their official website https://www.bcbsla.com or call them using the numbers behind your ID card (1-800-495-2583) to get accurate costs on various medical procedures they might be providing cover for based on price and location. *GP( @ r UQ T9 endobj *GP( @ r UQ T9 <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 16 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota reserves the right to revise, update and/or add to its medical policies at any time without notice. *GP( @ r UQ T9 October 2017. *GP( @ r UQ T9 a BMI of 35 or greater with at least 2 comorbidities. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield . *GP( @ r UQ T9 Yes, some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans may not cover bariatric surgery. The answers to these questions will vary considerably based . of the adolescent selection criteria for bariatric surgery, the procedure will be denied as not medically necessary. These centers have lower complication rates and fewer readmissions. endobj bluecross blueshield fed blue bariatric Guide bluecross blueshield fed blue bariatric Requirements bluecross blueshield fed blue bariatric web address bluecross blueshield fed blue bariatric valid Username & Password. The letter should also state that the physician has evaluated the patients mental condition and he/she is fully prepared for the surgery. Log In to the Shopping Cart, Need to Make a Payment? Rohit A Patel, MD, FACS, FASMBS | Cooper University Health Care Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) offers a variety of surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options and is an Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery. View the medical and drug authorization tables to determine when to request an authorization. This new site may be offered by a vendor or an independent third party. To view this file, you may need to install a PDF reader program. Blue Cross of California is the trade name for Anthem BCBS so your criteria for weight loss surgery will be the same as it is here. *GP( @ r UQ T9 endstream endobj 1203 0 obj <. The criteria for selection to the Blue Distinction and Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery program were developed with input from physician experts and medical organizations and include a comprehensive evaluation of structure, process and outcome measures. Active Participation and Documentation of non-surgical methods of weight loss. Blue Distinction. CG-SURG-83 Bariatric Surgery and Other Treatments for - Anthem Register for MyBlue. 18 - FEP Blue Focus endstream This website uses cookies to improve your experience. *GP( @ r UQ T9 Origination: Last Review: Description of Procedure or Service . Repeat surgical procedures for revision or conversion to another surgical procedure may be considered medically necessary when the initial bariatric surgery was medically necessary (and the individual continues to meet all the medical necessity criteria for bariatric surgery);andwhenANYONEof the following criteria is met: Internal Medical Policy Committee 11-29-2022 Coding update - December 06, 2022, Fargo (Headquarters) BCBS of Texas Criteria for Weight Loss United Healthcares Criteria For Weight Loss Surgery Coverage, Anthem BCBS Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery, Medicares Criteria For Weight Loss Surgery Coverage. A conversion to a sleeve gastrectomy, RYGB or biliopancreatic bypass with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) for individuals who have not had adequate weight loss success (defined as less than 50 percent of excess body weight) two (2) years following the primary bariatric surgery procedure and the individual has been compliant with a prescribed nutrition and exercise program following the procedure; A revision of a primary bariatric surgery procedure that has failed due to dilatation of the gastric pouch, dilated gastrojejunal stoma, or dilation of the gastrojejunostomy (GJ) anastomosis if the primary procedure was successful in inducing weight loss prior to the dilation of the pouch or GJ anastomosis, and the individual has been compliant with a prescribed nutrition and exercise program following the procedure; Replacement of an adjustable band if there are complications (e.g., port leakage, slippage) that cannot be corrected with band manipulation or adjustments; A conversion from an adjustable band to a sleeve gastrectomy, RYGB or BPD/DS for individuals who have been compliant with a prescribed nutrition and exercise program following the band procedure and have experienced complications that cannot be corrected with band manipulation, adjustments or replacement. <> Accept Read More, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Requirements for Weight Loss Surgery Approval, Gastric Sleeve Surgery Will My Stomach Stretch, Vitamin Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery The Complete Guide, Recovery From Gastric Sleeve What To Expect, Recovery From Lap Band Surgery What To, Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Expected Weight Loss From Gastric Bypass Calculator, 5 Ways to Prevent Stretching Your Stomach After, How Much Will You Weigh After Surgery Calculator, Cost of Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) Surgery, Lap Band Compared to Gastric Bypass Surgery, Mini-Gastric Bypass The Good, Bad, And Ugly. =-]U6>(-Is[i5}{u?B}X* Psychiatric Residential Treatment Request Form. *GP( @ r UQ T9 In general, 20 percent to 30 percent above 'ideal' bodyweight, according to standard life insurance tables, constitutes obesity. External link You are leaving this website/app (site). 5 0 obj Weight Wise Oklahoma City: Reviews, Costs 2022, WakeMed Bariatric Surgery Delivers Promising Results To Patients: Reviews, Costs 2022, UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center: Making You Feel Better: Reviews, Costs 2022, Tufts Weight and Wellness Centre: Reviews, Costs 2022, Protein Intake after Bariatric Surgery How to Get Enough Protein, Bariatric Surgery Certifications, Credentials Explained, 10 Things Your Doctor Wont Tell You About Weight Loss Surgery. x]6}W6&DtX-kC[ZVK~L`EzT*Y`&n|pzs{(Ri])7)77//|}Qo^Om^pomnpSoNoU]\G.ih5 *GP( @ r UQ T9 4510 13th Ave. S. PDF 2022 Health Benefit Summary - CalPERS *GP( @ r UQ T9 m4:TY=6uhKy+\W5nx` G;o\c0Va H }'H1hbX50aG@$GP0~ or 100 percent over ideal weight or a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 or a BMI of 35 with comorbidities. Policies, Guidelines & Manuals. Patients in Georgia who are insured through the State Health Benefit Plan will now have coverage for weight-loss surgery beginning in 2022. The site may also contain non-Medicare related information. *GP( @ r UQ T9 Facilities designated as Blue Distinction and Blue . Internal Medical Policy Committee 1-20-2022 Revision with coding updates; . Directory ofBlue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery, Program Selection Criteria For Bariatric Surgery. BMI 35 - 39.9 AND one of the following. patient education. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. How You Get Care. *GP( @ r UQ T9 *GP( @ r UQ T9 Note: Designation as Blue Distinction Centers means these facilities' overall experience and aggregate data met objective criteria established in collaboration with expert clinicians' and leading professional organizations' recommendations. stream QiP^0#jfc~%M/8 2E .vP[mc~9} Provider Policies, Guidelines and Manuals | Anthem.com *GP( @ r UQ T9 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina NC 3,700,000 4/1/2021 link X X X Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield GA 3,600,000 8/13/2020 link X X CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield DC, MD, northern VA 3,500,000 7/1/2020 link X X (6 consecutive months w/in past 2 years) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield OH 3,400,000 8/13/2020 link X X Take our bariatric surgery test! of the following criteria is met: Individual postoperative noncompliance negates the efficacy of revision or conversion surgery. *GP( @ r UQ T9 Many patients who have inadequate or no insurance coverage for weight loss . Location: MO. outpatient follow-up. In order to be approved by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey for bariatric surgery in the United States, you must meet the following criteria: Be Age 18 of age or older. Posted February 24, 2015. Individual outcomes may vary. For high BMI individuals in whom the duodenal switch may be difficult, it is reasonable to do a sleeve gastrectomy as the first stage of an intended two-stage duodenal switch. Contract language, including definitions and specific inclusions/exclusions, as well as state and federal law, must be considered in determining eligibility for coverage. @h23Begj!b4ZJ2}Y*bPc6d 5d 05dD/Br,Fsr#0Yi^kRsTCx aEt! This new site may be offered by a vendor or an independent third party.

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