Does Medicare cover breast reconstruction for a partial mastectomy?

April 29, 2016
Asked By:KathleenMary in Woodbridge, VA

I was given no information so I consulted with my surgeon who recommended breast conserving surgery over a mastectomy. My right cancerous breast was larger but the tumor was larger than anticipated and more tissue had to be removed to get clear margins. The result is terrible.

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