Will Blue Cross Blue Shield cover any of the expenses of a Breast Reduction? I'm 19 years old, 5'1" tall and weigh 115 pounds. My cup size is a DD.My back gets a few sharp pains in it and if I try to straighten out my shoulders so they don't slouch it hurts between my shoulder blades. My breasts make my body entirely unproportional so if you have any advice for anything I'd appreciate it!
November 23, 2018
Answer: Will insurance cover a breast reduction? Thanks for your question! Every insurance company has their own set of criteria. I would talk with your PCP to see if they believe it would be covered. If so, they can refer you to a qualified plastic surgeon in your area for treatment. Good luck!
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Will insurance cover a breast reduction? Thanks for your question! Every insurance company has their own set of criteria. I would talk with your PCP to see if they believe it would be covered. If so, they can refer you to a qualified plastic surgeon in your area for treatment. Good luck!
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction and Insurance approval Each insurance provider will have different requirements for approval of reduction surgery. Generally speaking, one must pre-operatively document a medical necessity for surgery and failure of more conservative options including physical therapy, medical therapy, weight loss. Post operatively, your surgeon must document adequate tissue removal (often based on Body Surface Area-BSA and the Schnur Scale).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction and Insurance approval Each insurance provider will have different requirements for approval of reduction surgery. Generally speaking, one must pre-operatively document a medical necessity for surgery and failure of more conservative options including physical therapy, medical therapy, weight loss. Post operatively, your surgeon must document adequate tissue removal (often based on Body Surface Area-BSA and the Schnur Scale).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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