Does Medicare cover Breast reconstruction after Mastectomy?

Dear Violet Medicare does cover breast reconstruction as well as the procedure on the opposite side to make the breasts even.  Many plastic surgeons are willing to accept at least a portion of the costs from medicare and the secondary.  There may be some  additional fees but you should discuss... more

Insurance will cover breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Furthermore, Medicare should also cover any procedure performed on the opposite breast for symmetry purposes. For example, in order to match the reconstructed breast, the opposite breast may require a breast lift or reduction. Medicare and... more

Yes Medicare will cover breast reconstruction following breast cancer reconstruction. However, the fees that they are willing to pay are generally lower than many plastic surgeons are willing to accept. Therefore, many plastic surgeons do not participate nor do they accept assignment for such cases. In these... more