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Is there any way to get gastric sleeve covered by insurance? i have multiple issues including osteoarthritis, nafld, pre-diabetic (undx).
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Depends on what insu: Depends on your policy , some cover, you present your case through your doctor, and also prove that you did under went non operative measures , did enrolled in a program those measures failed, , then may be will get approval.
Answered 6/21/2020
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WLS Coverage: Insurance will generally cover bariatric surgery as long as you play by their rules before the operation - your weight loss surgeon will explain what I mean by that in your initial consultation. Diabetes and seep apnea are your golden tickets to get the surgery approved, but your history of OA certainly might help.
Answered 10/25/2014
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