How can a lipectomy be determined as medically necessary by insurance?

Hello. Good questions. Most of the lipoma excisions I do are covered by insurance. The main reasons lipomas are usually taken out is that besides the fact that they are cosmetically displeasing, most patients experience some sort of discomfort from their lipomas. You actually have a few things in your favor that should get your procedure covered if you have a good insurance plan: - size - location - recurrence You have a large lipoma that has recurred after a previous... more