Res Ipsa Report post Posted February 11 Someone I know approached me on whether GERD is a comorbidity for insurance purposes. This person has a BMI of a bit over 35 and their primary medical health problem is a long-standing case of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Has anyone seen GERD accepted by a health insurer as a comorbidity to approve gastric bypass surgery? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinwa Report post Posted February 11 From what I've read, GERD is occasionally listed as a comorbidity but they seem few and far between: https://www.obesitycoverage.com/insurance-and-costs/pre-approval-process/comorbidities Less frequent comorbidities that are occasionally accepted by insurance include: Congestive Heart Failure Fatty Liver Syndrome Gall Bladder Disease Depression Stroke or Stroke Risk Inability to Carry Out Daily Activities Psychosocial Stress Resulting From Obesity GERD (Acid Reflux Disease) 1 Res Ipsa reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Bear Report post Posted February 11 (edited) Of course our insurance systems are different, but I've only ever seen GERD accepted as a reason for revisional surgery to be approved. There are other less invasive surgeries that can be performed to resolve GERD. Let's be realistic, insurers are going to go with the least expensive solution to an issue. Edited February 11 by Aussie Bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
