medicare and mild procedure
no
I dont think they pay for this code
Only if the procedure meets BC/BS criteria.
Yes, if the procedure is deemed medically necessary by the performing physician.
Its not a medical procedure, its cosmetic, so no. And why would the gov. pay for any procedure which does not benefit a person medically, other than raising their self esteem?
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.
Only if they have the disease
Medicare is a type of insurance that may pay for a gastric bypass. It is not the name of a specific bypass procedure. The gastric bypass can improve your health if you have aggravated obesity.
It should be completely covered provided your doctor informs Medicare that procedure is medically necessary, gets pre testing approval and doctor's office accepts full Medicare payment.
Medicare won't pay extra for reporting CPT code 62311 bilaterally.
Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums (most people do not have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A); also, working retirees pay Medicare payroll tax.