Insurance coverage for nasal valve collapse?

Some insurances cover nasal surgery to help you breathe. Other policies exclude nasal surgery completely. In most cases, insurance will cover procedures that help you breathe but, as you point out, any cosmetic changes are not covered. Your best next step is to schedule a consultation with a rhinoplasty expert. They can submit information about your nasal issues and try to get coverage authorized for a procedure. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal valve collapse delete to difficulty breathing through that side of the nose.  That is considered a medical problem and insurance company should essentially cover it.  However, every insurance company has this on policy.  He might have to submit photographs to insurance company to your doctor showing the collapse area.Regards,Dr. J

If you report a breathing problem and we find a structural abnormality of your nose that is causing the problem, then most insurances will cover a procedure to correct the abnormality. This may include a deviated nasal septum, enlarged turbinates, a internal or external nasal valve collapse, or septal perforation.