Cigna has two bariatric center designations - a 3 Star Quality designation and the Center of Excellence (COE) designation.

3 Star Quality Bariatric Center Program requirements

• Active status with Cigna as a participating bariatric treatment center
• A bariatric treatment facility must be accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) in either Comprehensive, or Comprehensive with Adolescent accreditation types.

Cigna Bariatric Center of Excellence designation requirements

• Active status with Cigna as a participating bariatric treatment center
• A bariatric treatment facility must be accredited through Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) in either Comprehensive or Comprehensive with Adolescent accreditation types
• Receive two or three stars for cost-efficiency
• Minimum volume criteria to be evaluated for cost efficiency is at least 50 inpatient bariatric procedures during the assessment period

Designated bariatric treatment facilities are identified in our online directory on Cigna.com and myCigna.com.

Please email your questions regarding Cigna bariatric surgery designations to PhysicianEvaluationInformationRequest@Cigna.com. You can also review our detailed Medical Coverage Policy on Bariatric Surgery.

About the MBSAQIP

The MBSAQIP works to advance safe, high-quality care for bariatric surgical patients through the accreditation of bariatric surgical centers. Accreditation is achieved following a rigorous review process during which a center proves that it can maintain certain physical resources, human resources, and standards of practice. All accredited centers report their outcomes to the MBSAQIP database.

Additional information

Coverage for bariatric services is determined based on both the customer's benefit plan and the Cigna Medical Coverage Policy on Bariatric Surgery.

For information on your patient's eligibility and benefits for bariatric services, go to Patients > Search Patients (Verify Eligibility, Estimate Patient Liability). You must be logged in to access this information. If you are not yet registered for the Cigna for Health Care Professionals website, go to CignaforHCP.com and register now. If you prefer, you can call Cigna's Customer Service Center for assistance, available 24 hours a day at 1.800.88Cigna (1.800.882.4462).