Is lipoma removal surgery on the buttock covered by insurance? (Photo)

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How much is usual cost for lipoma removal on a left buttock? Is it covered by insurance?

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Lipomas are classified as subcutaneous tumors and they have an ICD 10 diagnosis code and a CPT code for the size and location.  For example a 4 x 5 cm lipoma of the buttock would be as follows:ICD 10 is D17.1  "benign lipomatous neoplasm of the trunkCPT is 27043  EXCISION TUMOR SOFT TISSUE PELVIS&HIP SUBQ 3+CM.The insurance company will reimburse according to their payment schedule. I prefer to remove these lesions completely through a 2 cm incision.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question. I would advocate seeing a general surgeon or plastic surgeon in your area to discuss based on any symptoms that can be attributed to the lipoma.  Hope this helps.

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

lipomas are covered by insurance. Can be done under local anesthesia usually in 30 minutes. I would recommend you find a board-certified plastic surgeon at American Board of plastic surgery who has an extensive experience in lipoma removal.Best Regards,Dr. Gartner

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

All lipoma removals are covered by insurance. I usually do these in the office under straight local anesthesia

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear Ashwinona, Lipoma removal is generally covered by insurance. The amount of coverage will depend on your particular insurance plan. This can be determined before surgery by requesting an estimate of benefits from the insurance company. I personally remove many lipomas in my practice make sure you go to a surgeon who has vast experience. You do not want to over excise the lipoma leaving to much third space where fluid can build up. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Is lipoma removal surgery on the buttock covered by insurance? (Photo)

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