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Will surgery be covered for post reconstruction complication (contracture) under Medicare?

4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Katie5 in Overland Park, KS
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Breast surgery revision

There is a National Law that states that any insurance which covers mastectomy for breast cancer must cover reconstruction and that includes revisions! Good luck!
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Coverage for reconstruction

Medicare does not give pre-authorization but Cancer reconstruction and revisions are usually covered.
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Reconstruction following breast cancer is always a covered benefit

Reconstructino following breast cancer is always a covered benefit. Although there is no way to obtain a pre-authorization for surgery with Medicare, it should certainly be covered.

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Breast reconstruction

Yes all breast reconstruction and surgery on the oppsite breast is covered by ALL insurance companies. Revisions and any further surgeries are all covered. FEDERAL MANDATE
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