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Will Insurance Pay for Hernia Surgery with Tummy Tuck?

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I have hernias in the abdominal muscles. Is it reasonable to have a plastic surgeon perform the surgery and also do a Tummy Tuck at the same time? Since the hernia surgery is medically needed, would insurance pay for part of the costs?

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