Will Having Scoliosis Make Me a Better Candidate for Insurance Helping with Breast Reduction?

Insurance companies consider the following factors when determining whether they will cover breast reduction surgery: physical symptoms such as back and neck pain, photos submitted by your plastic surgeon and the estimated amount of breast tissue which will removed from each breast. They usually require 400 - 500 grams removed from each breast. It is worth mentioning to them that you have scoliosis but the preauthorization will likely be made on the three factors I have just mentioned. Good luck.

Thank you for the question. 

The history of scoliosis may or may not help you in your efforts to obtain insurance company authorization for the breast reduction surgery.  If, for example, your spine doctor  can write a letter stating  that the breast reduction surgery may be helpful in alleviating some of your symptoms  this may be helpful.

Unfortunately,  insurance companies are making patients jump through  more and more “hoops”  before they authorize breast reduction surgery. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better.  

Documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon as well will help you obtain authorization. Make sure you're  working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.
 

The back deformity will not determine whether the insurance with approve the breast reduction. It could even help. Best to see in person a boarded PS in your area to write your insurance company a letter of pre determination of benefits.