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Will Medicaid Cover All Cost for a Septorhinoplasty?

asked 11 months ago by Keri Berri in Asheville, NC
Latest answer by Shepherd G. Pryor, MD
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Tags: female, medicaid

Two doctor have told me I have a deviated septum, and my nose has a 'bump'. I can constantly feel the weight and pressure from it. I was recently hospitalized for Nassau I could not keep food down, they never figured out why but they considered my nose to be a possibility (Mucus). As well as breathing issues, and if it gets touched certain ways I tear up I don't think that's normal and its def. not comfortable. Will medicaid cover the cost for a SEPTORHINOPLASTY?

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Septoplasty and insurance

The deviation of your septum and nasal obstruction are typically, if not universally, covered by insurance including Medicaid. The external bump on the nose will typically not be covered and considered cosmetic. Unless, there is documentation that supports that there is no other way to straighten the septum except for an external open approach the bump on your nose will remain after surgery. And even then, it will be up to you and your surgeon to discuss how this will be... more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

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