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It actually can be if the doctor feels you may need it to save your life, It may not be Liposuction per-say but it would be some type of surgery for you to lose the pounds, and you would still have to exercise and keep off the weight.
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∙ 9y agoIn the large majority of situations, liposuction is not covered by Medicare. There may be some rare cases of medical necessity that might be covered.
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Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for liposuction?
No. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid pay for elective cosmetic surgery procedures, like liposuction.
Will medicare pay for a liposuction procedure to the abdomen on a outpatient status?
no
What procedures can be paid for with Medicare coverage?
There are many procedures that can be paid for with Medicare, only those that are absolutely necessary such as hip or knee replacements and any sort of surgery required to improve one's health. They do not cover cosmetic surgeries such as breast augmentation or liposuction.
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Does Medicare cover surgical stockings?
No Medicare does not cover surgical stockings
Does Social Security pay for liposuction?
No. Social Security pays cash benefits and makes disabled and retired people eligible for Medicare, medical insurance available through the US government. Medicare does not pay for elective procedures, like liposuction.
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Can medicare cover liposuction if its a serious case of obesity?
No. Lipo is not the way to fix obesity. Medicare may pay for excess skin removal, and possible a little associated lipo, but only if you've gotten rid of the most weight some other way. Dieting, lap band etc.
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Medicare doesn't cover the complete cost of anything.
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