Supporting Your Path to GLP-1 Treatment

If you are exploring GLP-1 medications for weight management, your doctor may recommend imaging tests to help support your eligibility for insurance approval.

These tests provide additional medical information that goes beyond BMI alone. They help document body composition and metabolic health, factors many insurance companies consider when reviewing coverage for GLP-1 medications.

While these tests do not guarantee approval, they can strengthen the documentation your doctor submits during the authorization process.

How Eligibility Imaging May Help

Eligibility imaging tests can help:

• Provide objective medical evidence beyond BMI
• Document excess body fat and metabolic risk factors
• Support medical necessity documentation for insurance review
• Strengthen prior authorization or appeal requests
• Establish a baseline to track treatment progress

These tests are typically used alongside your provider’s evaluation, diagnosis codes and documentation of previous lifestyle efforts, such as diet and exercise.