Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI'm 5' and 250lb with back Pain, Am I Candidate for Insurance to Cover A Breast Reduction.
I'm 5ft tall, 250lbs and 44dd. My breasts hang low yet never had children. Am I a good candidate for a reduction covered by insurence? My back hurts constantly.
Tags:
5 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
Pattycax
in Kansas
+1
Insurance reqirements for Breast Reduction surgery
Hi,
Document, document, document! The more physicians you can get to recommend a breast reduction to relieve your symptoms, the more likely you are to get approved. Insurance companies make money by denying coverage, so it is your job as a policy holder to 'build your case'. Begin with your primary care physician, pain specialist, chiropractor, back/spine specialist, ob/gyn, etc.
I strongly suggest that you lose weight prior to your breast reduction. In general, insurance...
more
+1
Insurance coverage for breast reduction.
Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction
80% of breast reduction questions on RealSelf are about insurance coverage. Here are some helpful points.
1) Insurance companies try very hard not to pay for breast reduction, even though they should. Even small breast reductions relieve many symptoms such as back pain and shoulder pain, and even some types of headaches.
2) Very big reductions (like from an F cup to a C cup) will usually be covered.
3) Many policies...
more
+1
I'm 5' and 250lb with back Pain, Am I Candidate for Insurance to Cover A Breast Reduction.
From your description you would not be approved based upon the Metropolitian Life Insurance ht vs wt tables. That does not mean you are not a good candidate for a breast reduction. it just means you are not meeting the citeria for that insurance company's guidelines.
You might also like...
Real Stories
Waiting for a Response from Dr. Yily in Respects to a Quote for my Surgery - Dominican Republic, DO
So i've finally decided to do my surgery with Dr. yily de los santos I'm 5'5, 160 pounds (...
+1
Breast reduction insurance coverage
Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery; it may be in your best interest to drop weight first.
The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better when it comes to obtaining insurance “authorization” for the procedure.
This...
more
+1
Insurance covered breast reduction
Each medical insurance company has its own guidelines regarding eligibility for breast reductions. If the weight of your breasts is causing chronic symptoms such as neck, shoulder and back pains and the symptoms can be documented, your insurer may cover the procedure. Good luck!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)