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Old 09-14-2006, 05:57 PM   #4
nursekathy2u
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Most insurance companies want a diet and exercise program that is supervised by either a physician, nurse practioner or a physicians assistant. You can use LA weight loss only if you went to your physician and he documented your progress on diet, exercise, and behavior modifications (no junk food, smaller portions, etc.) Are you SURE your insurance requires a 2 year diet or a is it a diet within the last 2 years. Most ask for a physician supervised diet within the last 2 years. You may want to clarify that. Remember, however, that the physician MUST supervise whatever diet you do.. ww, jenny craig, LA Weight loss etc. I would recommend keeping diet and exercise logs to send in with your appeal and take them to the physician and have him sign and date them.. Also, most insurance companies want you to see the doctor on a MONTHLY basis and he MUST document at EACH visit:
1. What diet your on
2. What exercise you are doing and how often
3.And any behavior modifications you have made
If you miss one month or if you go every month but the doctor doesnt document the 3 things above the insurance companies can deny you for that reason. That is why I recommend keeping your own diet and exercise logs and have him sign and date them each time you go in.. that way you have proof that you discussed it with the doctor!

Good Luck!!
Kathy
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