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Abdominal Hernia Repair with Tummy tuck. Will my insurance cover this?

EgopinkApr 12, 2014
Hello, I was just approved by my insurance carrier to have a hernia repair. I would also like to have a full tummy tuck after/during the procedure. Please tell me if anyone of you in NYC or Long Island are within network of United Healthcare Commununity plan.

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