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Baby Boy Has Bilateral Microtia- Will Medicaid Cover Surgery?
asked 6 months ago by bilateral microtia in Slidell, LA
Latest answer by Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
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Tags: deformity, infant, medicaid
Will medicaid pay for bilateral microtia for my son. He is still an infant.
1 answer to Baby Boy Has Bilateral Microtia- Will Medicaid Cover Surgery?
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Microtia reconstruction is performed around 6-8 years old and is often covered.
Insurance coverage for rebuilding the ear is possible.
There are a few options for improving hearing (BAHA or canal reconstruction) and
Several options for rebuilding the ear : (Rib graft or implant or prosthetic ear) can be discussed at your surgeons consult, but we wait for 5-8 years to start the repair.
One option would be to contact LSU Baton Rouge Facial Plastic Surgery for a consult.
Best Wishes
Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon