Will insurance cover revision for uneven Breast reduction results?

Once you have determined whether any surgical procedure is indicated, your plastic surgeon can provide you and your insurer with the appropriate codes.  At that point you'll find out whether they cover the work or not. There's just too much variation in the coverage for all the available plans out there... 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

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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 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