I have a deviated septum and am going to get surgery in the summer but I also have a crooked nose due to breaking it. Is there any way I could get my insurance to cover both? My doctor told me the broken part isn't too bad, but I am self conscious about it. I just want it fixed. I am active in high school sports so I have to wait until I graduate. How long would recovery be, so I can get back to working out?
Answer: Insurance coverage for septorhinoplasty Generally, insurance will cover the functional portion of your surgery as long as your condition and the degree of nasal obstruction, and alternatives to surgery have been well documented by your surgeon. The insurance company may even elect to cover the nasal fracture portion of your procedure. If the fracture is old, it will likely be treated as a cosmetic condition and coverage is very unlikely. There are still advantages to having your nose fixed the way you want it if you are considering undergoing functional repair for breathing. First, it is one surgery and often times the septal cartilage that is being repaired can also be used to treat some of the cosmetic deficiencies of the nose.
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Answer: Insurance coverage for septorhinoplasty Generally, insurance will cover the functional portion of your surgery as long as your condition and the degree of nasal obstruction, and alternatives to surgery have been well documented by your surgeon. The insurance company may even elect to cover the nasal fracture portion of your procedure. If the fracture is old, it will likely be treated as a cosmetic condition and coverage is very unlikely. There are still advantages to having your nose fixed the way you want it if you are considering undergoing functional repair for breathing. First, it is one surgery and often times the septal cartilage that is being repaired can also be used to treat some of the cosmetic deficiencies of the nose.
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Answer: Depending on your insurance and your surgeon, Open reduction of a nasoseptal fracture may be a covered service. If you have a deviated nasal septum and a crooked nasal appearance, the expertise of your surgeon may be one of the most important factors for achieving a desired result. Consider consulting with several rhinoplasty specialists near you, so you could see what might be best. Thank you. Dr Joseph
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Answer: Depending on your insurance and your surgeon, Open reduction of a nasoseptal fracture may be a covered service. If you have a deviated nasal septum and a crooked nasal appearance, the expertise of your surgeon may be one of the most important factors for achieving a desired result. Consider consulting with several rhinoplasty specialists near you, so you could see what might be best. Thank you. Dr Joseph
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Crooked septum and nose... If your nose used to be perfectly straight, then you have a great chance of making it straight again. It is best to do the septoplasty and nasal straightening together, and if the crookedness is due to a nasal fracture, then insurance usually pays for both of them.
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February 2, 2018
Answer: Crooked septum and nose... If your nose used to be perfectly straight, then you have a great chance of making it straight again. It is best to do the septoplasty and nasal straightening together, and if the crookedness is due to a nasal fracture, then insurance usually pays for both of them.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Nasal surgery and insurance coverage. In general, insurance covers the functional portion of your nasal surgery including correcting a septal deviation, nasal valve repair and turbinate reduction if needed. They can also cover the repair of nasal fractures. However, the insurance does not cover any cosmetic portion of nasal surgery which includes straightening a nose.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Nasal surgery and insurance coverage. In general, insurance covers the functional portion of your nasal surgery including correcting a septal deviation, nasal valve repair and turbinate reduction if needed. They can also cover the repair of nasal fractures. However, the insurance does not cover any cosmetic portion of nasal surgery which includes straightening a nose.
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Insurance Hello,The general rule for rhinoplasty procedures and insurance is that insurance will only cover if it is a functional issues. This means that your breathing is obstructed in some way and needs to be fixed to better your quality of life. You will have to make sure your insurance plan even offers the possibility of covering a septoplasty, and then you have to send in your documentation to verify how bad it is. As to your workout question, I advice my patients to wait 6 weeks before starting to work out again. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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July 24, 2017
Answer: Insurance Hello,The general rule for rhinoplasty procedures and insurance is that insurance will only cover if it is a functional issues. This means that your breathing is obstructed in some way and needs to be fixed to better your quality of life. You will have to make sure your insurance plan even offers the possibility of covering a septoplasty, and then you have to send in your documentation to verify how bad it is. As to your workout question, I advice my patients to wait 6 weeks before starting to work out again. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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November 27, 2016
Answer: Insurance and fixing a deviated septum Very common question is will my insurance pay for my surgeryThis has lots of elements and is not straight forward. First it depends on your plan and your benefits. Call you insurance company to see what they cover. Next at most your insurance will pay for things the cause a functional problem like breathing issues. A deviated septum on its own while it may make your nose crooked does not necessarily lead to breathing issues. You will need a full work up with perhaps a CT scan and then your surgeon can determine the extent of your problems and submit it to your insuranceGood LuckDr Rahban
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November 27, 2016
Answer: Insurance and fixing a deviated septum Very common question is will my insurance pay for my surgeryThis has lots of elements and is not straight forward. First it depends on your plan and your benefits. Call you insurance company to see what they cover. Next at most your insurance will pay for things the cause a functional problem like breathing issues. A deviated septum on its own while it may make your nose crooked does not necessarily lead to breathing issues. You will need a full work up with perhaps a CT scan and then your surgeon can determine the extent of your problems and submit it to your insuranceGood LuckDr Rahban
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