9 months ago
Hernias are frequently discovered either during a consultation or even during the abdominoplasty surgery (asymptomatic). In both cases, repairs can be covered by the health insurance.
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Yes, it can be covered
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD answers: Tummy tuck with muscle and hernia repair covered by insurance?
I need an umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair, and I would like to get a tummy tuck at the same time. I am pretty sure that my health insurance will cover the hernia repair. Is it possible for me to just pay the additional costs out of pocket for the tummy tuck portion of the surgery? Is this feasable? Would most surgeons agree to this? Thanks in advance for your insight!
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