Insurance says 628 grams must be removed for breast reduction surgeon says 550-600 grams. How much difference would there be?

May 21, 2020
Asked By:mrita in Erie, PA

I asked for c cup after surgery and was told taking 628 grams would make it an A cup. Why so much difference and what would be the argument for medical necessity to take only 550-600 grams?

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