Will medicare pay for leaking breast implant

April 28, 2016
Asked By:mscdg2004 in Houston, TX

Had mamogram last week..I was told implant was leaking out pouch on left. Calcification in both breast. Leaking also on right breast within the implant. I need to see a surgeon.

Answers (5)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
April 29, 2016

Answer: NO MEDICARE

Luis Villar, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
April 29, 2016

Answer: NO MEDICARE

Luis Villar, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2016

Answer: Breast Implant Leak

Jane M. Rowley, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 29, 2016

Answer: Breast Implant Leak

Jane M. Rowley, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
April 30, 2016

Answer: Medicare does not pre-approve

MOST RECENT
April 30, 2016

Answer: Medicare does not pre-approve

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April 28, 2016

Answer: Medicare

April 28, 2016

Answer: Medicare

April 29, 2016

Answer: No Medicare

April 29, 2016

Answer: No Medicare

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