Will insurance cover revision for uneven Breast reduction results?

Please check the eligibility requirements of your insurance plan first.  These are usually posted on their website and include the Company's rules on how many grams (weight) per side should be resected, as well as their recommendations on whether you have "failed" conservative therapy (such as... more

Coverage of breast reduction revison depends on your insurance.  You will most likely have to have your plastic surgeon submit pictures along with a letter of medical necessity to obtain preapproval. Good luck.

It really depends on your insurance, some will and some wont.  It just depends on who reviews the preauthorization paper work.  You plastic surgeon will have to take pictures and submit it to the insurance company to see if they approve the surgery.  I would likley say they will not. 

It is important to check with your plan first if this type of revisional surgery is coverd. Next would be to find a plastic surgeon who participates in your plan. The other option is to have the surgery done by an experienced plastic surgeon, even though he/she might not be on your plan. He/she can still... more

    After being seen by a plastic surgeon who accepts your health care plan, they would make a decision as to whether this could be submitted to the carrier for coverage. You may also need to be referred to your plastic surgeon by your primary care manager if you have an HMO type plan. There... more

Mkw, Unfortunately, there is almost no rhyme or reason as to what insurance carriers will or will not cover.  It depends on what state you are in, what insurance carrier you have, what your specific plan is and sometimes who picks up the phone when you call for authorization.  It's that ridiculous... more

 It really depends on your insurance policy, however, if it is a complication from a previously covered surgery, then you may have a good chance for coverage.  You will likely need to see the surgeon and have them write a letter to your insurance company to get pre-authorization for the procedure.... more

It is difficult to tell you whether or not your insurance company will pay for revision surgery of your asymmetry.  They may pay for scar revision if  your scars are truly painful and enlarged.

It doesn't hurt to ask or to try but I doubt it. Some insurance companies will cover reductions and mastopexies under specific conditions so you may get an authorization for the procedure. But be prepared for the insurance company to refuse to pay once they review your surgery, pathology, and photos.... more

They MIGHT. A strong letter by your surgeon , accompanied by photos,emphasizing the functional aspects of your situation is the place to start. Focusing on the scar revision can help gain approval.