Will Cigna Pay for Gastric Bypass Surgery Again?

Question

I had surgery about five years ago due to some family problems and being stressed out I have gained most of the weight back I lost. I would like to have another surgery soon because my knees ar starting to hurt again. Do you know if Cigna will cover the surgery again? I heard they would but I wanted to be sure.

Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS · Answer

Most insruance companies if they do not have an exclusion for bariatric surgery will cover revision and subsequent bariatric surgical procedure but this is variable among insurance companies. I recommend seeking out an experienced bariatric revision surgeon and then have them investiagte coverage for you absed on their findings.

Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD, FACS · Answer

Anytime you are considering a revision, you also have to consider what type of policy you have with your insurance carrier. If you don t know where to start you may consider visiting with a weight loss surgeon and explore your options for a revision or re-operation and the office staff may help you find out if your insurance will cover a revision.

Will Cigna Pay for Gastric Bypass Surgery Again?

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