BCBS just approved

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flman48
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BCBS just approved

Postby flman48 » Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:22 pm

I got an email from Dr Perito's office today saying BCBS found my procedure to be medically necessary.

I guess I will get to join the brotherhood soon....Woo Hoo!
Joined the Bionic Brotherhood on 10/16/15 Coloplast Titan Touch 22cm + 1cm rte implanted by Dr. Paul Perito
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roninhouston
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Re: BCBS just approved

Postby roninhouston » Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:11 am

Great.
Dr. Cornell told me that BCBS was the toughest to get approval. Consequently we did lots of test to show that IPP was a necessity, then it took almost 4 months but they approved all but $225 Co-pay.
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Leek65
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Re: BCBS just approved

Postby Leek65 » Fri Sep 04, 2015 9:16 am

roninhouston wrote:Great.
Dr. Cornell told me that BCBS was the toughest to get approval. Consequently we did lots of test to show that IPP was a necessity, then it took almost 4 months but they approved all but $225 Co-pay.

I guess because Medicare is primary BCBS gave approval within a couple days for my procedure. Good luck!
Age 68 - AMS LGX 12+2cm. Lost over an inch from pre-ED length but thicker for what it's worth (not much). ED result of heart meds.
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flman48
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Re: BCBS just approved

Postby flman48 » Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:43 pm

Thanks,

My BCBS is a federal plan, it seems to be easier than with the other plans. Approval took about a week and a half.

We have hit our yearly out of pocket max due to some surgeries for others in the family so this should be covered at 100%.
Joined the Bionic Brotherhood on 10/16/15 Coloplast Titan Touch 22cm + 1cm rte implanted by Dr. Paul Perito
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KMeister
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Re: BCBS just approved

Postby KMeister » Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:48 pm

flman48 wrote:I got an email from Dr Perito's office today saying BCBS found my procedure to be medically necessary.

I guess I will get to join the brotherhood soon....Woo Hoo!

Good news!

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flman48
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Re: BCBS just approved

Postby flman48 » Sat Sep 05, 2015 9:37 pm

Yes it is but of course I get the email at the start of a four day weekend so I can't find out what dates are available or what happens next.
Joined the Bionic Brotherhood on 10/16/15 Coloplast Titan Touch 22cm + 1cm rte implanted by Dr. Paul Perito
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