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Medicare is very strict on "medically necessary" procedures. Discuss this with your doctor. Also, check out the new Medicare and You 2009: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
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Does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
every Medicare advantage plan is different, but they must cover what original Medicare would cover. Cataract surgery with an intraocular implant is very common and Medicare covers it regularly.
How much does medicare cover in cost for penile implant surgery?
yes the va covers penile inplants, I live in boise idaho ,and i was sent to va san francisco, for my inplant, and god it works great..... thank you va boise
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover penile implant surgery?
I have never seen BCBS cover that. You must contact your BCBS to see if your particular plan will cover it for a medical reason or for an injury.
is pillar palatal implant surgery covered by medicare for a person with sleep apnea?
Medicare does not like to cover the costs for these type of procedures. They will repeatedly tell you no, but if you have a doctor tell them that the surgery is the only option that will work for you, then they will cover it. Medicare will often tell you that there are cheaper ways to take care of apnea. Keep on them, they will eventually cave.
Does medicare cover any of lasik surgery?
No, medicare does not cover Lasik surgery. This is because it is considered a cosmetic procedure due to the fact that you can continue to wear glasses and be okay. Medicare does not cover any surgery that is not medically necessary. no
Does Medicare cover throat surgery?
yes
Will Medicare pay for esteem hearing?
Will Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross cover cost on Esteem/Envoy Hearinh implant.
Will Medicare cover penile implants?
On a medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10116.pdf, I did not find penile implants listed... check for information on asking about items not listed. Is it medically necessary?
Why doesn't medicare cover cosmetic surgery?
it is not considered a medical necessity
where do I send a medicare claims form for dental surgery?
Medicare does not cover routine dental work in New York.
Will medicaid cover cataract surgery?
Medicare will cover surgery to remove the cataract and replace your eye's lens with a man-made intraocular lens.
Does Medicare advantage cover cataract surgery?
every Medicare advantage plan is different, but they must cover what original Medicare would cover. Cataract surgery with an intraocular implant is very common and Medicare covers it regularly.
