Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) typically covers the removal of hemorrhoids when it is deemed medically necessary. This can include procedures such as hemorrhoidectomy or other treatments for severe hemorrhoids that cause significant pain or complications. Coverage specifics may vary by plan, so it's essential to check with your individual BCBS plan or provider for details regarding eligibility and any required pre-authorization.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of hemorrhoids. -ectomy is the combining form meaning surgical removal.
It is called a Hemorrhoidectomy.
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Surgical resection (removal) of hemorrhoids is reserved for patients who do not respond to more conservative therapies and who have severe problems with external hemorrhoids or skin tags.
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Some BCBS PPO policies cover abortion, and others don't. Call the number on the back of your card to find out about your particular policy. It depends on what coverage your employer purchased.
Yes they usually do, check it with your employer.
There are a few different surgical methods for the removal of hemorrhoids based on the location of the hemorrhoids. Some hemorrhoids are external, while some are internal. Some surgical methods are hemorrhoid removal (called a hemorrhoidectomy). This may be done by cutting the hemorrhoid off, tying it off, or in some cases, using cryo surgery.
You can't generalize if a BCBS covers anything. It depends on your specific plan. Even if you and a relative both have BCBS you may have different coverage's depending on the plan, the best way to find out is to call the phone # on the back of your card and ask. Good luck!
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