Yes, my mother had gastric bypass surgery and started developing sores under her tummy. She also got a breast lift covered.
Yes, ask your doctor help assist you in getting a pre-approval from your insurance company.
DOES INSURANCE COVER TUMMY TUCK IF YOU CONTINUALLY GET SORE
I doubt it
An abdominoplasty is a medical procedure that is also known as a tummy tuck. No, medical insurance does not normally pay for an abdominoplasty. However, a procedure known as panniculetomy may be covered by some medical insurers if it is deemed medically necessary.
AnswerCosmetic surgery is generally covered due to congenital defect, accident, scars, cancer, and a few other medical reasons. Some policies may have different criteria.Just wanting a tummy tuck does not qualify.
abdominoplasty
tummy surgery has cost of $3500to $8500 which need to pay for three reasons
Your cosmetic surgeon will assess your condition and general overall health and make recommendations to which method or procedure is best suited to individualized cases. The number and length of incisions will depend on the type of procedure that is chosen.
A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure, so it's unlikely that insurance will ever pay. Maybe, maybe if you've lost so much weight that you have a fold that hangs over and gives you a rash.
Most insurance companies won't pay for something blatantly cosmetic as a tummy tuck. However, depending on your insurance, they may pay for you to go to a dermatologist to treat the scars.
Medicare will pay for a tummy tuck (panniculectomy) if there is a medical reason to do so - they will not pay for cosmetic purposes. If you have excessive skin causing skin irritation, yeast infections, or other conditions that aren't improving with conservative treatment, Medicare will likely cover a panniculectomy.
It can. I had abdominoplasty for the relief of low back pain. I got an authorization from my insurance after sending them an article entitled as shown prior. It really does help if you have a fat stomach and low back pain.
Usually health insurance does not pay for cosmetic surgery.