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Will my insurance (United Healthcare) cover keloid removals on my earlobes? If so, what kind of doctor should I need to visit?

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ant1418866Oct 1, 2015

I have United Healthcare as my insurance provider, I live in Houston Texas and well I have been suffering from Keloids on the back of both of my earlobes for about 2-3 years now? would anyone know if my insurance covers any removals and if so who should I see thats pretty good at this practice in Texas. Thank you for your time.

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