Insurance coverage for rhinoplasty or septoplasty

Andrew Pichler, MD answers: Insurance coverage for correcting deviated septum and crooked nose?

I have a deviated septum and am going to get surgery in the summer but I also have a crooked nose due to breaking it. Is there any way I could get my insurance to cover both?

My doctor told me the broken part isn't too bad, but I am self conscious about it. I just want it fixed. I am active in high school sports so I have to wait until I graduate. How long would recovery be, so I can get back to working out?


Andrew Pichler, MD
1 month ago

Depending on your insurance and the way your doctor phrases the request for prior authorization, if needed, you might be able to have both done ubnder coverage. But certainly at least the facility fee and anesthesia would likely be covered, pending review, as both the cosmetic and the functional part is done at the same time. There is not set answer, each case has its own unique feature.

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