Prior Authorization Request for Gastric Restrictive (Bariatric) Surgery Request Form

Medical Policy 7.01.47

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  • Gastric Bypass / RNY
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Other:
  • Lap Band
  • Revision Procedure
  • Yes No
  • Yes No

Check all that apply:

  • Staple line failure
  • Obstruction
  • Stricture
  • Non-absorption resulting in hypoglycemia or malnutrition
  • Weight loss of 20% or more below ideal body weight
  • Band slippage
  • Dilation of gastric pouch
  • Yes No

* Please include all supporting documentation:

Provide medically supervised diet, exercise, nutrition visits for 6 consecutive months: *

The weights need to be obtained in the physician office.

** This is a MULTIDISCIPLINARY SURGICAL PREPARATORY REGIMEN and MUST INCLUDE: Physician directed and dietician supervised weight program and include physician notes to include initial physician consult AND physician's assessment of the member's progress at the completion of the multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen.

  • Yes No
  • Yes No

List a recorded weight and BMI for the 2 previous years *

  • Yes No
  • Yes No
  • Yes No
  • Yes No
  • Yes No
  • Yes No N/A

Please attach all supportive documentation documentation. *

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If you experience issues submitting this form, please print and fax it to (816) 817-8211.

If you have questions, contact Blue KC at (816) 395-3989.

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Member Prefix

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IMPORTANT: If you are an FEP Member, enter "NA" into the Prefix field.

ID Number

Your member ID is a unique number that identifies your plan. It is on the front of your Member ID card. See the sample ID card above. If you do not have your member ID card, contact the Customer Service department by clicking Contact Us, or calling 816-395-3558 or 888-989-8842.

Suffix

Your Suffix is a two digit number located on your Member ID card. See the sample ID card above. If you do not have your member ID card, contact the Customer Service department by clicking Contact Us, or calling 816-395-3558 or 888-989-8842.

For Blue Card members, suffix is not required.

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