No.
No. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid pay for elective cosmetic surgery procedures, like liposuction.
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The surgery would need to be proven medically necessary. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE for details on medically necessary covered services.
Medicare only pays for a pair of glasses or contacts after a cataract surgery
Any medical procedure connected to a Medicare plan will need to be proven medically necessary by the doctor. You doctor will know whether or not you can use your Medicare Supplement to pay for the surgery.
Depending on the amount of the work that is coming from the medicare your may have it covered for your surgery.
No :/ my moms paying $1300 for the surgery -_- i have health plus trust me
No, there shouldn't be. After gallbladder surgery there are usually no dietary restrictions at all.
Medicare and Medicaid will cover the surgery if you are "morbidly obese"; this always requires prior approval.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is minimally invasive surgery. This is the use of robotics to perform surgery. However, gallbladder removal can also be done through a surgical incision. This would be considered invasive surgery.
Providers are not required to take Medicare (or Medicaid) patients. Hospitals are required to provide emergency care regardless of ability to pay.