Can you be denied coverage for gastric bypass if it is medically necessary?

Medicare does pay for the Gastric Bypass as long as it is proven to be medically necessary and the surgery is performed in a Center of Excellence facility.

For the United States, it depends on the coverage provisions of your medical benefits. Generally speaking, unless the weight loss surgery (e.g. gastric bypass, banding) is reviewed and considered medically necessary, then it is not a covered benefit.

they still handle this as case by case...So even if you are told no you can still look for doctor that will fill out papers stating that it is medically necessary then yes.

it depends on the state you are living in California medi-cal says no but if you join health net they cover it with your doctors recommendations

Yes, you can get a free gastric bypass surgery if you have an insurance. If you have pass all the necessary requirements and your present medical condition needs the surgery your health insurance will pay all of the expenses.

Gastric bypass diet is a set of modified meal plans intended for gastric bypass patients.

"After getting your goal bladder removed do to gastric bypass,What else I'm I suppose to expect, do to gastric bypass?

will you feel if your gastric bypass opens?

Renee Williams was the heaviest person to have a gastric bypass. She had a gastric bypass at the age pf 29 with a weight of 880 lbs.

After gastric bypass surgery, you will be required to follow the gastric bypass diet -- the first phase which is the liquid diet in particular.

depends on where you live and what type of medicaid you have...i know Florida and Illinois cover it as long as its medically necessary...u might be denied the first couple of times but keep going for it...it took my friend 3 times in Illinois...and my friend in Florida it only took once...

It depends on the bypass. If you are talking about a cardiac bypass, then it should be done as soon as possible if necessary. A cardiac bypass is necessary if an artery supplying blood to the heart muscle is blocked. If you are talking about gastric bypass, I believe that is solely a recommendation/optional surgery to assist in a weight-loss plan. So, in short, it depends on the bypass in question.

After the gastric bypass surgery, patients are required to follow the gastric bypass diet intended for them. So far, it is the only diet recommended for them.

The Lap-Band gastric restrictive procedure represents an alternative to gastric bypass surgery

FMLA covers any type of medically required leave. For example if your doctor thinks your stressed...he can put you out for FMLA...so seeing as how gastric is a surgery...and it is to help you loose weight which is a actually helping your health they should allow it

The mini gastric bypass cost is 60% less than the typical gastric bypass, so the cost is between $7,000 - $9,000 only.

Yes, enemas are safe after gastric bypass surgery

You can't. Gastric bypass helps you lose weight. Besides, if you wnt to lose weight do it the right way. Also, Gastric bypass is for Super Extreme Obesity

will medicaid (new york state) pay for gastric bypass?

RNY gastric bypass surgery is different than standard gastric bypass surgery because it only a small part of the stomach is used to create a pouch. This bypasses the stomach and upper part of large intestine.

There are many gastric bypass side effects. But without a doubt one is the worst of them all. When a gastric bypass is performed the person in question could suffer from severe hypoglycemia

why do taste buds change after gastric bypass reversal

Yes, gastric bypass affect your hormones such as those responsible for your body metabolism.

After gastric bypass surgery, the new stomach will be like the size of a golf ball.

The rule of thumb is not to take any aspirin for atleast 48 hours after your Gastric Bypass or any surgery. However our patients are usually advised atleast 72 hours after a Gastric Bypass Procedure.

I live in California, and have done extensive research on this - Sates differ greatly though. My answer to Health net HMO in So Cal is, yes it does, stating on my contract "when deemed medically necessary". I have just seen my bariatric surgeon and he states this usually means BMI>40 or a BMI>35 with 2 co-existing diseases (weight related), such as diabetes 2, or high blood pressure. Ultimately, I think it may depend on…

Some says you can have cheaper gastric bypass procedure in some Asian countries as well as Mexico.

Gastric Bypass pouches are different than a stomach for many reasons. A gastric bypass pouch helps a person stop eating by limiting the amount of food someone can physically consume.

Healthline - 2006 Gastric Bypass was released on: USA: 14 December 2006

You have to be on a liquid diet prior to surgery to prepare your stomach for the upcoming gastric bypass surgery.

There is a small rate of accidental pregnancy with the IUD, but its effectiveness is not changed by gastric bypass surgery.

No, you can't get gastric bypass if you are on mental disability. One of the requirements to be qualified for surgery is you must be mentally fit.

Gastric bypass surgery is a very dangerous surgery. Some side effects of a gastric bypass surgery are confusion, nightmares, sweating, shaking, headaches and many more.

In the UK gastric bypass surgery can be obtained privately for around £ 10,000. This would include aftercare from the Surgeon too

Every person's limitations are different after gastric bypass surgery. You should only take medication advice from your doctor.

Anybody above 18 who are obese can undergo gastric bypass, but those below 18 needs a parents permission.

The average recovery time for gastric bypass surgery is 6-12 weeks depending on the type of surgery.

Gastric Bypass can be reversed but technically it is a very demanding surgery and only very senior and experienced surgeons can do it.

I TOO HAVE HAD A GASTRIC BYPASS 5 YEARS AGO AND I ALSO SUFFER WITH RESTLESS LEGS NOW.

I think that Beth did have gastric bypass surgery, cause someone that heavy cannot lose all that weight in 1 year.

Assuming you do not have insurance that would cover gastric bypass surgery, you could expect to pay about $25,000 out of pocket for all incurred expenses. However, this can be drastically reduced depending on your insurance coverage, your province, and financing options available through your surgeon.

yes you can.

Mini gastric bypass surgery is less invasive than traditional gastric bypass surgery. By using a laparoscope, the surgeon does not have to make any large incisions in the abdomen thus lowering the risk of large surgical scars or hernia. The procedure also differs from other gastric bypass procedures in significant ways. As opposed to the popular Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, which staples the stomach to create a small pouch after which a Y-shaped section of…

Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery differs from traditional gastric bypass surgery, because, instead of one long incision there are several small incisions, through which a laparascope connected to a camera may be inserted. This is thought to be advantageous, both cosmetically and for a faster recovery.

A gastric bypass is performed by a board-certified general surgeon who has specialized in the surgical treatment of obese patients. An anesthesiologist is responsible for administering anesthesia

Gastric bypass has no signs and symptoms since it is a medical procedure, not a disease. Maybe you are talking about side effects, and some of it common effects are vomiting.

Yes, you can take Metoprolol ER if you have had gastric bypass surgery. Your doctor will urge you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate though.

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that involves incisions as it make the stomach size smaller. Sometimes, a re-routing of the small intestine is also involve.

The requirements for a gastric bypass surgeon are an MD or MO medical degree, having a license to practice in the state or country and being a resident of that country.

Any surgery carries with it inherent risks. With gastric bypass surgery the risks are such things as blood clots, infections, and even heart attack or stroke.