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Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Covered by Insurance?

I need an umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair, and I would like to get a tummy tuck at the same time. I am pretty sure that my health...

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How to Convince Insurance Company to Cover Tummy Tuck?

I went to see about a tummy tuck and the doctor said I was a good candidate to have it done. As soon as she heard of my insurance, she said no they do...

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When is Tummy Tuck Medically Neccessary?

When would a tummy tuck be medically neccessary? Cosmetic surgery would not be covered by insurance, only if medically needed.

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What to Do for Insurance Coverage for Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction?

I have spreaded since I had my daughter 3 years ago. I am a size D and my breasts get in the way. I also need a tummy tuck because my fat on my...

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Why is Diastasis Recti Repair Not Covered by Insurance?

If I ripped any other muscle in my body, it would be covered by insurance. Why is this not? It's not simply cosmetic. I have an extremely large...

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Will a Tummy Tuck Help with Hernia Repair?

I am in need of 4th hernia surgery. I am meshed from breast bone to navel, then navel down. Can a tummy tuck be performed along with the hernia...

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Will Insurance Pay for Hernia Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

I have hernias in the abdominal muscles. Is it reasonable to have a plastic surgeon perform the surgery and also do a Tummy Tuck at the same time?...

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Is a Tummy Tuck Ever Considered Medical?

I have had overlying skin on my lower abs since I was quite young due to the loss of weight. I then had two c-sections, hysterecotomy and the fat just...

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Meaning of Tummy Tuck Insurance Codes: 15830 + 15847?

I have just received my approval for a tummy tuck from my insurance. I am having this done because of the overhanging skin left from have 4 children...

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Insurance Coverage for Muscle Repair from C-sections Damage?

I have had four C-sections and have a few areas in my muscle wall that need to be repaired, beyond cosmetic issues. I am only about 10 pounds over my...

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Tummy Tuck for Patient with Hernia After C-section?

I have had 2 C-sections (2004 and 2008). After my last c-section, I developed an ileus. Because I was so bloated, my intestines pushed through the...

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Will Kaiser Pay for my Hernia Repair?

I had gastric bypass 4 years ago and lost 200 pounds. I have extra skin on my arms I would like removed and I also would like a Breast lift or Breast...

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What Are the Criteria for NHS to Cover Tummy Tuck?

I am just after my third Cesarean section and my stomach has a large over hang which is dead muscle. I have tried everything to get it back into...

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Tummy Tuck Covered by Insurance?

I have a 6mth pregnant uterus do to extreme fibroids that cause me great pain and the purge my tummy out extremely now will my insurnace cover me for...

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Tummy Tuck for Deep Fold After Two C-sections?

It's been two years since my last c-section. I had two c-sections 13 months apart. My stomach is pretty close to flat except for my little problem....

9 doctor answers

Will Insurace Cover Tummy Tuck to Fix Painful Rashes?

I want a Tummy Tuck because where the fat hangs, I'm always taking care of rashes and small cuts. This is very painful and I need help to tuck the...

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Will Insurance Cover Tummy Tuck For Diastasis Recti?

I keep reading that Diastasis Recti does not cause pain but when I do push ups or bend over for more than a few seconds there is a ton of pain in my...

9 doctor answers

What Type of Insurance Do Most Doctors Take for Tummy Tuck?

I have public aid for insurance. Do doctors take that for tummy tuck procedures or will I have to pay for it out of pocket?

10 doctor answers

How to You Know if Your Abdominal Muscles Are Split?

I had a twin pregnancy that went to 39 weeks and a C section delivery. I weighed 226 at delivery (starting at 204) and have since gained weight back...

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Is Tummy Tuck for Yeast Infection Covered by Insurance?

Are yeast infections enough to have your insurance company pay for a tummy tuck? My primary doctor told me that I could have about 10 pounds of fat...

7 doctor answers