Reno Rhinoplasty doctors
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Tiffany McCormack, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
10685 Professional Circle Suite B, Reno |
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Charles Virden, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
960 Caughlin Crossing North Suite 100, Reno |
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Louis Bonaldi, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
6630 S McCarran Blvd B-20, Reno |
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Phillip Dahan, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
10755 Double R Boulevard, Reno |
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Wesley Walker Hall, Jr., MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon
635 Sierra Rose Dr Ste A, Reno |
Recent Answers
I received a post-trauma rhinoplasty to straighten my nose and a septoplasty. Insurance covered both procedures. I also had my tip reduced and a bump removed (not covered). The cost for rhinoplasty without insurance is $4600. I was billed $3800 and my insurance $3800 (for the septo-rhinoplasty). In my pre-authorization letter it said that the doctor is not permitted to bill me the difference between the billed amount and the BCBS "allowed amount." Is my PS's bill legitimate? What should I do?
I think that your insurance company is saying that your surgeon is not allowed to balance bill over what they pay for their part of the procedure. In other words, if your insurance company pays $4000 for the reconstructive portion after he billed THEM $6000 then he is not allowed to turn around and bill you for the remaining $2000.
It is confusing because you also had a cosmetic procedure which is completely separate. He is allowed to charge you a separate amount for that as it is not at all covered by your insurance.
I'm sure that someone in his office would be happy to explain further as would a representative from your insurance company. Good luck!
Its been 1 week (i still have the splint on though) and I can breathe pretty normally (the bruising is almost 100% gone as well). However, I'm a very fidgety person and i can't stop touching my nose, and occasionally giving a little nudge on either side (not so much that it hurts though). I had a graft put into the top bridge of my nose that is currently sewn in (stitches will be removed soon) and a little (not a whole lot) shaved from my bridge (no bone breaking though). Did I do damage? help!
Touching your nose is probably fine, but no pushing or manipulating please! As stated above, cartilage grafts are placed very specifically and you do not want to cause any shift. The splint should really help prevent that. If you have any concerns and have noticed a change in the appearance then see your plastic surgeon to discuss. Good luck!
the swelling was around my eyes, second day on my upper cheeks and finally it's now on my lower cheeks along my jaw line. Should I apply ice to this part of the face? Please help!
This is probably normal. Gravity will cause your swelling to keep moving south until it goes away or can't go any further. I would continue to keep your head elevated and use ice. Time is on your side. If the swelling does not resolve in a few days then be sure to discuss it with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!
