Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid?

Question

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.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Otoplasty, the procedure to pin ears back is not covered by Medicaid. The surgery is elective and performed for cosmetic reasons. Medicaid and health insurance will only cover procedures and treatments that are medically necessary.

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.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) is a Cosmetic Operation. Putting Prominent (Dumbo, Elephant or Obama), ears closer to the head and refining the second fold (antihelix) does NOT improve or restore ear function and is done to improve appearance.
ALL insurance companies and emergency and indigent care plans such as Medicaid (Cal Aid, Tenn Care etc) will NOT pay a part, much less the cost of any cosmetic operations. It would have to be paid for by you.

Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid?

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