In America is circumcision necessary?

Circumcision is generally done as an elective procedure, so in most cases it is not necessary, but there are some medical conditions that do necessitate circumcision.

Circumcision is always accomplished via surgery. Therefore, it is not necessary to use the term surgical circumcision. All circumcision is surgical.

No. Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure. You an expect a circumcision to cost around $2000 - $3000.

No not at all

Normally no. It will not pay for infant circumcision as that is not a necessary medical procedure. It will not pay for any circumcision done for cosmetic reasons. However, Medicaid will cover circumcision when it is medically necessary, for example when an adult male has phimosis, a chronic constriction of the foreskin that prevents normal functioning of the penis.

Historically, some segments of the original Refom movement stated that circumcision wasn't necessary. Today, the Reform movement supports male circumcision.

Circumcision is the medical name for removing the foreskin. If you want to be circumcised, it has to be removed. But circumcision as such is very rarely needed. It's usually done for religions or cultural reasons.

Circumcision is reputed to cause a number of problems regarding infection, however it is very difficult to pin the practitioners down especially in the USA where the practice of necessary circumcision is rife,

It can be done on the NHS free if necessary.

The United States has the highest circumcision rate. In America, 90 percent of males are circumcised.

Less then 2%

No .normally circumcision is the removal of healthy tissue from the penis and as such is not a necessary procedure, on the contrary it is harmful. However if it is a medical necessity then chances are it would be covered.

It should not be performed unless there is a medical reason making it necessary.

Humanistic Jews approach Judaism with the belief that it's a culture, not a religion. As circumcision is a religious ceremony in Judaism, some Jews who belong to the Humanistic movement feel that it is not necessary to circumcise their sons. Some of these people agree with the secular anti-circumcision movement's negative claims about circumcision.

Circumcision is generally not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure. Depending upon the type of anesthesia used, the procedure may cost anywhere between $500 and $2500.

No. Circumcision is not covered because it is not a medically necessary procedure. If you have Medicaid and want you son circumcised you will have to pay cash for the full cost of the procedure, usually anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000.

the only reason they say it is necessary is for sanitary purpose. Other then that there is no "medical" advantage to having a circumcision.

Circumcision can be performed at any age. However, most doctors recommend against circumcision since it has no known medical benefit and has numerous risks of complications. While most circumcisions do not have serious complications, there are risks including severe pain, prolonged bleeding, and infection. There are also a significant number of irreversible injuries to the penis that occur during circumcision. No major medical body recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision generally should not be performed unless there… Read More

No, circumcision has no known medical benefit, and no major medical body recommends routine circumcision. Circumcision generally should not be performed unless there is a medical reason making it necessary. Circumcision has risks of adverse events including pain, prolonged bleeding, infection, complications of sedation or anesthesia, and surgical error resulting in damage to the penis. Complications are also common after circumcision if the remaining skin grows to fuse with the head of the penis. This… Read More

No, government health care programs like Medicaid in the United States or the National Health Service in the UK do not provide infant circumcision since it is not a medically necessary procedure. Circumcision has no known medical benefits, and no major medical association recommends routine infant circumcision. Circumcision caries with it serious risks of adverse outcomes including prolonged bleeding, infection, severe pain, and surgical error that can result in damage to the penis.

In Portugal, the circumcision rate is less than 1%. Throughout the world, America, and the Middle East are the only areas with higher circumcision rates than 10%.

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You're having a body part cut off, some sort of anaesthesia is definitely recommended!

Since he is an American and comes from a region of America with a high circumcision rate. He probably is. 2/3 of American's are circumcised and the region he comes from supposedly has a 90% - 95% circumcision rate.

No, Christians do not need to be circumcised. In the Bible, Paul writes in his epistles that circumcision is not necessary. He speaks about how circumcision is unnecessary in three chapters of his letter to the Romans (Romans 2-4). Paul writes in Galatians 5:2-3 and 6:12-13 that circumcision is of no value to those who believe in Christ, and in Colossians 2:11 he writes that one is cleansed from sin not by circumcision, but through… Read More

Circumcision can generally be completely with general anesthesia in 15 to 20 minutes. However keep in mind that circumcision is generally not covered by most health insurances plans when it is not a medically necessary procedure. General anesthesia requires the presence of an anesthesiology in addition to the doctor performing the surgery.

A circumcision of a 5 year old will not be covered under most insurance plans as it is not a medically necessary procedure, and in fact it may pose a risk of serious complications to the boy. The fees for circumcision can range from about $500 to $1000. If general anesthesia is used (and it should be for a 5 year old), it will cost about $2000 to $3000.

Circumcision both male and female fits the dictionary criterion of genital mutilation. there is in fact no medical reason for the practice. Although some claim there is. The vast majority of circumcisions are done in answer to religious requirements or cultural pressures. Circumcision is never the less the removal of necessary parts of the anatomy in both males and females and has no practical importance.

Considering that infant circumcision is no longer considered a medically necessary procedure and is in fact more likely to be harmful then not, leads most most insurance companies to not cover it. Answer The best thing to do is to check with your insurance company. Not sure it is one of those excluded procedures.

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance plans as it is not a medically necessary procedure. You can expect to pay between $2,500 and $3,000. The largest part of the expense is for anesthesia. Circumcision has not been demonstrated to have any medical benefit, and it does have possible complications and adverse effects due both to the procedure itself and the anesthesia. Circumcision also can have a painful recovery period, especially for adolescents who have… Read More

Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000 depending on where you live. This cost includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. As circumcision is not a medically necessary procedure, it will not be covered by most health insurance plans so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and routine circumcision is not recommended by any major medical association. Most doctors recommend… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia, which is required for the circumcision of children, should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as only local anesthesia can be used. Circumcision has no known medical… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against… Read More

Circumcision is not necessary for males of any age. Circumcision has no known medical benefits, and no major medical association recommends routine infant circumcision. Circumcision caries with it serious risks of adverse outcomes including prolonged bleeding, infection, severe pain, and surgical error that can result in damage to the penis. For these reasons most physicians recommend against circumcision. Circumcision can have long lasting consequences. Circumcision removes a normal part of the penis that functions to… Read More

Routine infant circumcision is generally not covered by health insurance as it is not medically necessary procedure. Therefore, if you want your son circumcised you'll have to pay for it out of pocket with cash. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision has no known medical benefit, and most doctors recommend against routine infant circumcision. Circumcision, like all surgeries, has risks… Read More

In general no, there would be no reason for insurance to cover circumcision, it is a religious ceremony not a recommended or necessary medical procedure. medical insurance also does not cover the cost of baptism. However if you suffer an injury while performing a religious ritual, any resulting health care will be covered under your insurance. Answer It depends on the particular insurance company and the reason for the circumcision. Some cover circumcision of infants… Read More

Hydronephrosis is when a kidney becomes enlarged due to an obstruction of the urinary tract. To correct it depends on where the obstruction is, but circumcision is certainly not necessary.

No, as it is not medically necessary in most cases. However, in cases of certain congenital anatomic abnormalities involving the penis (such as hypospadias) it would be covered.

No. If you have Medicaid you will have to pay cash for the full cost of the procedure unless your doctor says it is medically necessary, for example for the treatment of phimosis (tight foreskin).

A research paper is an article that is published in a scientfic journal that discusses circumcision. It can discuss methods of circumcision, adverse events following circumcision, or ethical concerns about circumcision.

No, circumcision is not necessary in order to be Jewish if the male in question was born to a Jewish woman. However, if a Jewish male is not circumcised, he is considered cut off from the Nation of Israel and is prohibited from participating in most of the Jewish holidays and rituals. In regard to conversion, both Orthodox and Conservative groups require male circumcision as part of the conversion process. In the past, the Reform… Read More

No. Yes Dr. George Denniston at 3:07pm ET Circumcision removes half of the normal skin of the penis. It contains thousands of specialized nerve endings, just like the ones in the lips. Since America has a high incidence of impotence and of circumcision, we don't have to prove anything. A doctor who does this unnecessary procedure must have to demonstrate that it does not harm, does not cause impotence and he cannot.

Circumcision of infants is relatively cheep $400.00 because the mutilation is usually done with no anesthetic at all. Doctors get away with it because babys cant complain. Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia, which must be used when circumcising a 1 year old child, should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as adults can opt to have only local anesthesia… Read More

Circumcision is only necessary for medical reasons. Circumcision is the amputation of an important body part. and the only reason to do such a thing is if it is in order to treat a condition that can not be treated in any other way. For example we don't cut of a child's breasts because one day in the future they might get breast cancer ( better do it now then wait till trouble develops). most… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia, which is required for the circumcision of a two year old, should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as only local anesthesia can be used. Circumcision has… Read More

Circumcision is not covered by health insurance as it is not a medically necessary procedure so you will have to pay for the full cost yourself out of pocket. Circumcision with general anesthesia, which is required for the circumcision of a six month old, should cost between $2000 and $3000. This includes the doctor performing the procedure and the anesthesiologist. Circumcision of adults is less expensive, as only local anesthesia can be used. Circumcision has… Read More

Male circumcision is legal in Canada, female circumcision is not legal.