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Is Botox Treatment for Bells Palsy Covered by Insurance?

asked 2 years ago by westchester in home
Latest answer by Kevin Robertson, MD
Question viewed 478 times
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4 answers to Is Botox Treatment for Bells Palsy Covered by Insurance?

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Botox for bells palsy

The answer is that it depends on your insurance, and the reason for it's use (indication). Some insurance companies consider botox with this diagnosis as cosmetic or non-functional, and deny all coverage. Other companies may go the opposite direction and just assume coverage. But most will look at the specific indication and/or require more information to determine that specific indication. That's because they want to ensure the reason for botox use is functional. Issues resulting from... more
Kevin Robertson, MD

Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.robertsonplasticsurgery.com

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Botox and Insurance

Botox can be covered under insurance in a few circumstances. Patients with temporary or permanent facial paralysis can sometimes get botox treatments through insurance. Treatment of synkinesis (abnormal and involuntary movements or twitches that can develop after recovery) or treatment of the nonaffected side (to promote better balance) can be done. Patients with hemifacial spasm and other facial tic disorders can also get the treatments covered. The problem with insurance is that the raw... more
Richard W. Westreich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox, Dysport, and other neurotoxins for Bells Palsy and other neurological problems MAY be covered.

Each insurance company varies in its flexibility and ability to judge what is medically necessary. It would be perfectly valid for Botox to be covered for torticollis, muscle spasms, and other neuromuscular problems, but it is not a guarantee that the insurance company will do it. Bells Palsy is usually caused by a viral attack on the facial nerve, with responding inflammation of the nerve, and weakening of the attached muscles on that side of the face. It can be very temporary, or linger... more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

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Botox treatment for Bells Palsy covered by insurance

Great question but you would have to check with your insurance company for an explanation of benefits, especially in a questionable treatment regime. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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