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Do Most Insurance Carriers Cover the Cost of Mammograms if I Have Breast Implants?

asked 1 year ago by Kmc in Pittsburgh
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 141 times
Tags: female, insurance

My insurance approves screening for routine mammograms at no additional cost, but I'm concerned that I will have to pay each year to have the 8-view/specialized mammogram if I get breast implants.

3 answers to Do Most Insurance Carriers Cover the Cost of Mammograms if I Have Breast Implants?

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Mammograms and insurance

I believe that screeening mammography is still being covered by insurance companies as a necessary test.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants and insurance coverage.

It appears that insurance carriers are increasingly considering this a non-covered procedure and that is very distrubing. They have and will seek all methods to deny coverage and save money rather than look at the overall care of the patient. Some carriers will even exclude any breast surgery based on a prior history of implants.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Insurance Coverage and Mammograms

I have not heard of patients having to pay extra for mammography because of breast implants.  It depends on your individual plan, however. Let us know what you find out.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

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