Is Mole Removal Covered by Insurance?

Hello! Thank you for your question! Surgical procedures for aesthetic
purposes, to improve appearance, are not covered by insurance.
Typically, these as well as complications resulting from such procedures
are the responsibility of the patient. Procedures that are meant to
correct functional issues and those which cause health-related issues
should be covered by your insurance as a medical necessity, with proper
examination and documentation. Some insurance plans have exclusion
criteria for certain procedures. Also, it is an obligation of the
surgeon not to attempt to authorize purely cosmetic procedures through
insurance.  Excision of suspicious lesions may be covered.Discuss your issues and
complaints with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss these as
well as to examine and assist you in deciding which procedure(s) will be
the best for you. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages will
take place along with the risks and benefits. Insurance companies will
vary on coverage and is always reasonable to discuss your issues with
your surgeon and primary care. It would behoove you to get as much
information as possible and even call your insurance yourself.
Certainly, pay in advance prior to your surgical procedure and options
such as financing are available if you qualify. Hope that this helps!
Best wishes!

A mole removal can be covered by insurance if there is medical necessity for removal.  If there is concern of it being cancerous, this can be covered.  

Mole removal is often covered by insurance if there is a medical need to remove the mole, such as suspicion for cancer.  Benign moles are not covered as often. I see many patients with insurance based mole removal in Los Angeles and have not had a problem with insurance reimbursement. Surgery90210