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If I Get Septoplasty Covered by Insurance and Want Rhinoplasty, Will the Price for Rhinoplasty Reduce?

asked 1 year ago by LivingLife in GA
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 910 times
Tags: combination, costs, insurance

I figured since the anesthesia and other stuff will be covered by insurance for the septoplasty, then i wouldn't have to pay as much for rhinoplasty?

4 answers to If I Get Septoplasty Covered by Insurance and Want Rhinoplasty, Will the Price for Rhinoplasty Reduce?

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Price of rhinoplasty when done with septoplasty

The septoplasty and the rhinoplasty operations are two completely different procedures. The rhinoplasty procedure will take much longer than the septoplasty and is much more difficult in nature. It is possible to undergo the rhinoplasty and septoplasty at the same time; however, there are additional fees for the time required to perform the rhinoplasty, which includes operating room, surgeon’s fee, and the anesthesia time. All of the operating room and anesthesia cannot be billed... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Combining a functional septoplasty with a cosmetic rhinoplasty

Typically, if you are having breathing issues, most insurance companies consider a septoplasty a medically necessary procedure to improve your breathing. It is very common for my patients to undergo a cosmetic rhinoplasty at the same time so that they only have one recovery time period. The other added benefit is that their is a significant cost reduction in the anesthesia and facility fee for the patient. We also tend to discount the rhinoplasty as well for patients undergoing both... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Saving cost of cosmetic rhinoplasty with covered septoplasty...maybe

Make sure you and your surgeon are on the same page with these issues.  I find that this subject gets very confusing for patients, and can be the source of animosity between patient and surgeon afterwards.  I'll just say some general things, as your sugeon's policies will need to be discused with you. Payments for a covered procedure (like septoplasty) are different than for a cosmetic procedure (like rhinoplasty).  The insurance company payments for... more
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Some savings is possible for septoplasty at the time of a nose job.

If a Septoplasty is medically indicated and approved by the health insurance then the facility and sometimes the anesthesia fee for the septo-rhinoplasty may be reduced. The fee for the rhinoplasty itself is the same, that is the surgeons fee, and the Septoplasty fee is additional. If the patient has a significant deductible and co-pay amount these fee's  can be quite substantial.  
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon

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