Insurance Companies Recognize the Power of Bariatric Surgery to Improve Health and Save Money in the Long Run, notes Dr. Feiz and Associates
Most health insurers will cover the cost of the bariatric procedures performed by reputable physicians
LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- When some people think of weight loss surgery, they may not always properly understand that it is a hugely important medical treatment. These people may often assume that obese patients get weight loss surgery for cosmetic reasons, which is simply not the case. In fact, weight loss surgery is generally performed because it can add many years to a patient's life, and greatly improve its quality, by helping them remove the significant health threats posed by potentially deadly and debilitating conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Health insurance companies are usually happy to cover the cost of weight loss surgery for qualified candidates because it has been proven to prevent numerous life threatening medical issues, saving both patients and insurances companies large amounts of money down the line. Michael Feiz, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been performing the very latest in minimally-invasive laparoscopic weight loss procedures for years, and he and his staff regularly work with insurance companies to make sure that qualified candidates can get their surgery costs covered.
The most qualified candidates for bariatric surgery are those who are medically deemed severely obese, and have unsuccessfully struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise. Insurance companies typically prefer to cover weight loss surgery for patients who have either a BMI over 40, or a BMI over 35 in conjunction with another serious health condition that is a result of, or is made worse by, obesity. It is also common that insurance companies require a prospective bariatric surgery patient to undergo a nutritional evaluation. That's because whether or not the surgery is successful is dependent on the patient's ability to adapt to their new dietary habits in the months and years following the procedure, many companies want to be sure that the patient whose surgery they are funding is willing and able to adapt to their new lifestyle.
Indeed, weight loss surgery is a powerful tool that can help patients achieve the ability to make the major lifestyle changes needed to lose weight permanently, but it is not a silver bullet for weight loss. Even with the help of a procedure which can greatly reduce a patient's appetite, new dietary and exercise habits need to be forged. That's when the help of not only a highly respected physician, but a top medical support team can make all the difference.
While adapting to a new relationship with food is not a walk in the park, with an experienced bariatric team like Dr. Feiz and Associates on their side giving advice along the way, patients are able to make strong strives toward success. Losing weight after bariatric surgery truly is a journey, and that journey almost always requires support. If you are curious about your eligibility for weight loss surgery, don't hesitate to contact Dr. Feiz at (800) 868-5946 or visit the Dr. Feiz & Associates website for more information about options and coverage.
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