Surgical Qualification Process

Prior To Your Initial Consult:

Contact your insurance company by calling the customer service number on your card and ask if there are benefits for bariatric procedures.
Complete the new patient packet and return it to our office. Be sure to include a copy of the front and back of your insurance card.
Attend Dr. May's information session.

Initial Consult:

You will be seen by our Nurse Practitioner, Kim Mercer.
Bring all of your current medications with you. Bring the actual bottles, not just a list.
Bring your insurance card and a complete copy of your medical records.
You will need to make a co-pay for this visit.
Bring a list of any questions you may have for the bariatric team.

After Your Initial Consult:

Our insurance specialist will provide you with a list of forms you will need to complete to be eligible for insurance reimbursement for a bariatric procedure. It is important that you complete everything on the list.
Set up an appointment for a psychological evaluation.
Complete all appointments and evaluations requested by our team at the initial consult.

Once All Requirements Have Been Met And Evaluations Received:

Our team will send a letter to your insurance company to obtain authorization and approval for surgery.
Legally, your insurance company has 30 days following receipt of our letter to make a decision about your surgery.

Once Approval Has Been Received:

You will be scheduled for a medical consultation with our bariatric surgeon, Dr. May. At that time, we will schedule your surgery.
You must attend a mandatory pre-op class prior to surgery. Consult with our Bariatric Surgical Coordinator to determine the correct class for you.
Two weeks before surgery, you will begin the pre-op diet and education program prescribed by Dr. May.

Forms You Will Need

Download new patient forms

Download this qualification process with checklists

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