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Insurance Coverage for Spider Veins Treatment?

asked 2 years ago by peek-a-booo in surprise ariz
Latest answer by Margaret Mann, MD
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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!

2 answers to Insurance Coverage for Spider Veins Treatment?

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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... more
Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Insurance coverage for spider veins

Spider veins are generally described in "doctor words" as telangiectasias. They can be "red" or "blue." In the United States as well as most other countries telangiectasias are considered NOT medically necessary or cosmetic and therefore treatment of these as well as the "reticular" or feeding veins are usually not covered. It is possible that you could have other signs or symptoms of a deeper more serious problem. For a more detailed answer about... more
John W. Hovorka, MD

Austin General Surgeon

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