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I'm on Medcare with United Health Care or Secure Horizons. Will they cover spider veins? I had injections a number of years ago. The procedure worked but it was just too costly. More are back. Thanks!
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Some insurances will cover sclerotherapy but most will not.
5 years ago many insurance companies would cover sclerotherapy treatments. As medicine and insurance policies have changed over time, it has become increasingly more difficult to get this procedure reimbursed by insurance. If you have varicose veins and spider veins and both are symptomatic and a venous reflux exam documents reflux in the saphenous veins, some insurance companies may cover sclerotherapy treatments as part of the whole package of ultrasound, laser closure of the...
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Insurance Coverage for Varicose & Spider Vein Treatments
Unfortunately neither Medicare or Private Health Insurance will cover the treatment of spider veins, as they are considered a cosmetic procedure and are not considered medically necessary to treat. Varicose vein treatment is often covered by medicare and private health insurance if the individual seeking coverage meets certain criteria that make the veins a medical necessity to treat. But in order for this treatment to be covered, a patient needs to have significant symptoms,...
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Spider Veins are Cosmetic
While spider veins can be symptomatic (painful, itchy, achy), treatment for spider veins is considered cosmetic by the insurance companies. Sclerotherapy is still considered the gold standard for treatment of spider veins-- they are very effective in eliminating both the appearance of the spider veins and the symptoms associated with them.
Most patients who get spider veins are genetically predisposed to getting more-- so patients generally need touch up sessions over...
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