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Will medicare cover orthopedic surgery

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

Medicaid is administered by the States and coverage varies. However, in general, Medicaid covers standard medical care that has been prescribed by a physician and that is "essential" for treatment or prevention of disease or other impairment.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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