In my past question, I was told I could go to a regular family doctor or a gynecologist to get documention for breast reduction insurance. How do I go about doing this? Do I need to request a letter or what?
December 29, 2011
Answer: Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage?
Yes, the more letters you have from physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors etc. the better. It will behoove you to ask insurance company directly what their specific criteria are.
Best wishes.
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December 29, 2011
Answer: Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage?
Yes, the more letters you have from physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors etc. the better. It will behoove you to ask insurance company directly what their specific criteria are.
Best wishes.
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December 26, 2018
Answer: Documentation for insurance coverage of breast reduction Hi, Insurance companies require specific documentation from plastic surgeons prior to approving reduction mammaplasty. This usually includes photographs demonstrating large breasts and shoulder grooving from bra straps, as well as a letter describing patient's symptoms, other treatment modalities attempted, and the estimated amount of tissue that will be removed. Supporting documentation from other physicians and health care professionals can be very helpful in facilitating the approval process. Letters from physical therapists and chiropractors documenting failed therapy for back pain and neck pain, as well as from primary care doctors demonstrating neck pain, shoulder pain and heat rashes despite appropriate use of a support bra, all help immensely. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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December 26, 2018
Answer: Documentation for insurance coverage of breast reduction Hi, Insurance companies require specific documentation from plastic surgeons prior to approving reduction mammaplasty. This usually includes photographs demonstrating large breasts and shoulder grooving from bra straps, as well as a letter describing patient's symptoms, other treatment modalities attempted, and the estimated amount of tissue that will be removed. Supporting documentation from other physicians and health care professionals can be very helpful in facilitating the approval process. Letters from physical therapists and chiropractors documenting failed therapy for back pain and neck pain, as well as from primary care doctors demonstrating neck pain, shoulder pain and heat rashes despite appropriate use of a support bra, all help immensely. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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