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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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....

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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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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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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?

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Insurance Coverage on Tummy Tuck for Relieving Pain?

Iam a female police officer, who has had three children. I am thinking about having a tummy tuck, because when I wear my gun belt, the loose skin...

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Insurance Coverage Possible for Fibroid Removal, Hernia Repair, Tummy Tuck?

I am having fibroid removal surgery. When I was examined, it was also discovered that I have a small hernia and lots of scar tissue from previous...

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What is the Best Way to Plead Tummy Tuck Case to Insurance?

I'm a mom of 2. After 2nd child I noticed that I had umbilical hernia. I got that repaired. In the Dr's summary he said "The abdominal...

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Does Excess Belly Flab Have Any Effect on Hernia?

After having my daughter 4 years ago, it left me with a "bib"-- excess skin or belly that hangs down. I also have an umbilical hernia. I was...

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Insurance Coverage for Umbilical Hernia Repair with Tummy Tuck?

Large umbilical hernia (considering Tummy Tuck) with some loose skin. I only weigh 121 & my height is 5"4. Currently, my weight is less than...

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Will Insurance Cover Tummy Tuck when Belly Hinders Normal Walking?

I had lap band surgery and now my belly is hanging down, making it harder to walk.

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Insurance Coverage for Tummy Tuck and Back Problems?

Will insurance cover any portion of Tummy Tuck if I have back problems?

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Possible to Have Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck on NHS?

I am very depressed since having my third child, who is three. I can't let my husband near me, who tries to be there for me but I just push him away....

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Convincing NHS of the Need for Tummy Tuck to Improve Quality of Life?

I need a Tummy Tuck on NHS as I'm single mother who can't afford to pay. Since I got this overhang, my confidence has gone. I have never been able to...

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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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Will Tricare Cover Abdominal Muscle Plication?

After having my daughter, I realized I had diastasis recti. I have not been able to correct it with exercise and it is causing abdominal bulging and...

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If HMO Doesn't Inform Me of a Hernia for 4 Years Are They Required to Pay for Tummy Tuck?

I went to Kaiser in 2006 for an ctscan due to pain in my abdominal area. I returned in 2010 and demanded another ctscan. I was then informed that I...

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Tummy Tuck for Recurring Hernia - Insurance Coverage?

I have had a hernia repair 3 times and about to be on my 4th (all for the same umbillical hernia)The surgeon I am currently going to who did repair #3...

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Will Insurance Cover Tummy Tuck After 3 Hernia Repairs?

If you have had 3 umbilical hernia repairs, will insurance pay for the hernia repair and the Tummy Tuck? This will be my 4th surgery for hernia repair.

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Is Tummy Tuck Covered by Insurance?

I have bad back problems. My insurance covered a breast reduction and my upper back pain is gone! I feel like a new woman! Now, my focus is my lower...

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Tummy Tuck After Prednisone for Myasthenia Gravis?

I took Prednisone (due to Myasthenia Gravis) for about 1 and 1/2 years and now I am down to 2.5 mg and I lost about 60 pounds but stomach is saggy and...

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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...

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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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How Can I Get my Diastasis Repair Covered- Its Not Cosmetic!

I'm 64"/95lbs and suffer from severe diastasis. It affects every aspect of my life because of the back pain,visibly protruding abdominal...

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Will Insurance Cover Tummy Tuck Surgery if Delayed?

I need to have my hernia repaired in my abdomen that is the size of a cantaloupe. The insurance will cover that; but if I wait 3-5 months to have the...

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Fighting Insurance Company for Tummy Tuck

I am a 30yr old female who has been morbitly obese most of my adult life. Over the course of the past year I have lost 165lbs (thru diet and...

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I Need a Hernia Repair, Can I Also Have a TT? (photo)

I want a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and skin, but I have a hernia. I had a surgery to repair the hernia a few years ago. I have a large ugly scar...

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Possible to Do Muscle Repair Without a Tummy Tuck?

My insurance company approved me for diastasis rectify repair but said I was not approved For the abdominalplasty, is it possible to do one without...

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Pain in Lower Abdomen From Excess Skin, Any Chances Insurance Will Pay for Tummy Tuck ?

After I lost about 150 lbs,now my abdomen hangs really low and covers my pubic area.During my Periods it hurts a lot in the lower abdomen,It feels...

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Tummy Tuck After 5 Surgeries & 2 Children...North Jersey

I've had 5 surgeries on my stomache over the years & I've lost 90 lbs(after Realize Banding)I'm desperate for a tummy tuck but can not...

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Will a Tummy Tuck Address a Hernia, Lordosis, and Itchy Skin?

4 c-sections. I was 215 pounds I had tubes tight. I am 165 and care provider I have an umbelical hernia. have lordosis. itches under my extra skin,...

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I'm a 65 Male with Rectus Diasthasis and I Also Have a Ventral Hernia. Best Way to Repair?

My surgeon wishes to perform a polyfiber mesh inplant using minimal invasive surgery, but I have been told this should be done as a last resort due to...

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I Have Had 5 Pregnancies, with One Being Quintuplets. I Am Fight my Insurance About Getting my Muscle Walls Fixed. Suggestions?

Since my insurance wont pay, I cant afford to get all of it fixed on my own. What should I get fixed immediately and is there anything I can do to...

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Would Having a D&C Before my Tummy Tuck Cause a Problem?

I am having a TT on june 15th. My gynecologist is wanting me to have a D&C. I am having pelvic pain, and she said the lining of my uterus was very...

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Is There Any Possible Issues That my Insurance Could Deny Me Because I Had a Tummy Tuck?

I am planning a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, as soon as I find the right surgeon. My concern is in the future is there anything that my...

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I Want an Abdominoplasty. What Can Insurance do For the Hernia Repair I Need? (photo)

There's a a huge gap in my stomach muscles & hernia from pregnancy, I look pregnant. My chiropractor attributes it to core weakness. My...

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Would Abdominoplasty Be Covered by Insurance for a Person with Crohns Disease?

I have Crohn's Disease and had several hernias due to a small bowel resection many years ago. These hernias were causing blockage, which in turn...

Severe Diastasis Recti - Tummy Tucks Not Covered by HMO's, What Are My Options? (photo)

Baffled!!! As u can see, I have a severe case of it! 7 yrs now, was told by 2 surgeons that I need it but I have 2 pay for it myself,divorced mom of 2...

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Wil Insurance Cover A Tummy Tuck if My Previous 3 C-Sections Resulted in Back Pain? (photo)

I am a 32 year old female that has had 5 kids all by c-section (4 c-sections my last 2 are twins) and I'm in desperate need of an extended tummy...

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Does Insurance Cover for Umbilical Hernia and Diastasis Recti? I Need a Full Tummy Tuck but Wanted to Do It at the Same Time.

I need a full tummy tuck for excess skin and stretch marks due to having 3 kids but I think this is due to separation of my weak muscles that also...

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Will Insurance Cover a Panniculectomy Revision if Its Medically Necessary?

I am having a Panniculectomy revision, I am just wondering if insurance companies cover revisions if my surgeon states that it is medically necessary?

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I Have Lost Nearly 60 Lbs, and Have a Very Large Amount of Skin Hanging Over, Would Insurance Help with This?

I have lost nearly 60 lbs, and have a Huge amount of abdominal skin hanging down. Makes my shoulders and back ache, have constant issues with yeast,...

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Large Tummy Tuck Covered by Insurance?

Hi I was wondering if your able to get me covered by the insurance for this very large problem tummy I've been living with for years causes me...

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Can Repaired Muscles Be Covered by Insurance Because of 3 C-sections?

I had 3 c-sections, i'm 5'3, i weigh 120 pounds, i workout regularly, but my belly just protrudes and is so unsightly, i also deal with some...

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Tummy Tucks and Gallbladder Surgery. Can I Get It All Covered by Insurance?

I recently discovered I have gallstones and wanted to know is there a way to get a tummy tuck and the stones removed/gallbladder removed and all be...

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I Had a Gastric Bypas 6 Yrs Ago and Had About 5 Umbilical Hernias, and I Now Have Another. Will Insurance Cover?

I've had gastric bypass surgery 6 yrs ago and had umbilical hernia's since now I'm having surgery again. Since I have so much scar tissue...

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Do I Qualify for a Tummy Tuck to Be Paid for by Saskatchewan Health Care?

I met with my GP in Swift Current because I keep getting skin infections under my 'flap' from my C-Sections (twins the 1st time, singleton the...

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Medicare and Medicaid Waitimg for Approval Time Plastic Sugery?

How many months or weeks does it take for medicare and medicaid to approve and pay for sugery of breast reduction abdominal plasty tummy tuck...

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Will the NHS Help Pay for TT and if Not How Much is it in England?

I have lost 8 stone, and am waiting for back surgery. I also suffer from lypodeama. I now have a large fibrous overhang which is unsightly and heavy...

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Understanding ICD9-CM and Procedure Codes to Know What is Covered?

My insurance approved a surgery for me using ICD9-CM Code 728.84 (Diastasis of Muscle). There is a Procedure Code of 15847 with a description of: EXC...

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Medicare and Medicaid Plastic and General Sugery Done by Same Doctor. Recommendations Please?

I have three recommendation letters from three dotors saying it is medically necessary to get these sugerys 1. Do you'll know of any surgeons on...

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Abdominioplasty and Panniculectomy Procedure. Why is My Insurance Paying For Both Procedures?

I'm having an abdomnioplasty and panniculectomy done next month and my insurance is paying for both. I had bariactric surgery 9yrs ago and suffer...

Will Tricare Prime Pay for a Abdominoplasty and a Breast Reduction? (photo)

I have had 2 vertical c-sections. I have lower back pain and getting rashes below the flap of skin. I love to exercise and run but running has caused...