Medicare does not like to cover the costs for these type of procedures. They will repeatedly tell you no, but if you have a doctor tell them that the surgery is the only option that will work for you, then they will cover it. Medicare will often tell you that there are cheaper ways to take care of apnea. Keep on them, they will eventually cave.
every Medicare advantage plan is different, but they must cover what original Medicare would cover. Cataract surgery with an intraocular implant is very common and Medicare covers it regularly.
Medicare does cover carpal tunnel surgery. One should know that they will have to meet their deductible before the surgery is covered 100%.
yes if it has to do with a broken jaw
Is toric lens astigmatism covered by insurance
The surgery would need to be proven medically necessary. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE for details on medically necessary covered services.
If you are on Medicare, a portion of the costs of bariatric surgery and related care may be covered, but only if you are obese. You can find more information on www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/insurance
Depending on the amount of the work that is coming from the medicare your may have it covered for your surgery.
every Medicare advantage plan is different, but they must cover what original Medicare would cover. Cataract surgery with an intraocular implant is very common and Medicare covers it regularly.
no
Yes they do. I had surgery for ovarian cysts and they covered everything. From the surgery, prescriptions and after-care.
Cosmetic weight loss surgery isn't generally covered under medicare unless it is to correct a medical problem like chronic back pain. Talk to your doctor for advice as well as contacting Medicare.
no waiting list exist. medicare pay when things are a medical necessity