Re: First denial - needing to appeal

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Hello,

Regarding the appeal process. For the initial appeal, I would let

the doctors office handle it. That is what they do, so most of them

do it right. Don't worry too much, it is very common to be denied

the first time around.

Braces off by December.........some people have gotten off that soon,

but I wouldn't plan on it.

Good Luck, a

> I am a first time user to this site and love the supportive nature

of

> all of the posts. I am scheduled to go into the oral surgeon on

8/22

> for measurements, models etc. and I just got my first denial letter

> from BC/BS in Kansas City. I actually work for a hospital and they

> don't have a surgeon here that does the surgery. Does anyone have

any

> wonderful advice about appeal letters, procedures etc.? I have let

the

> office manager handle the initial claim and don't know if I should

> write the appeal myself or have the doctor handle it. I have to

have

> the lower jaw moved about 10 mm and am hoping to get everything

done

> the first of September.

>

> Also...how about an estimate of the time left in braces after the

> surgery? I am extremely anxious to get these " wonderful " things

off my

> teeth! I turn 36 in December and eating cake without braces would

be a

> wonderful present! But, I think I am pushing it.

>

> Any advice would be helpful and much appreciated.

> BKSwannaBe