Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid?

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i want to get my ears pinned back they stick out too much. Would that be covered by Medicaid?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Otoplasty is considered cosmetic and elective, not covered by insurance.  There are many financing options available for elective procedures.

John M. Hilinski, MD · Answer

Otoplasty is considered an elective, cosmetic procedure that is not medically necessary. Therefore, it would be highly unlikely that Medicaid would provide any coverage for the procedure.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	Otoplasty is fundamentally NOT a medically necessary procedure, and will therefore not be covered by Medicaid.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, otoplasty is usually not covered by any insurance, including Meidcaid, since it is deemed a cosmetic procedure and not a medical issue. They will cover ear reconstruction, but not for cosmetic changes to the ears.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Otoplasty (ear pinning) is considered a cosmetic procedure and will not be covered by medicate despite the many physical and emotional benefits that the surgery can provide.

Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid?

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