I have a consultation with a nationally renowned surgeon who specializes in septal perforation repair. He does not accept insurance and is out of network, and he charges up to $30,000 for the surgery. I want to convince my insurance company (United Healthcare) to cover part of the cost. Does anyone know which CPT and ICD-10 codes are most likely to result in insurance coverage? I am in Texas. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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Thanks for the question.1. I do not believe this is a saddle nose deformity based on your pics but only a detailed exam can tell for sure.2. Second, a septoplasty will not change the shape of your nostril nor will filing down your dorsum. Likely, your nostrils were always asymmetric, as in mo...
Hello Dmq48,A septoplasty does carry the risk of collapse of the nasal dorsum. This risk is minimized by leaving an appopriate amount of septum near the dorsum of the nose. Given your three previous rhinoplasties, it makes your surgery more difficult surgically. The reason is that the am...
When dissecting near the floor of the septum, the nerve that innervates the top central teeth can be irritated. It should be a temporary thing. Wish you the best!