My surgeon told me he was going to take off 800 g, but his nurse stated he filed his papers that he will be taking off 797 g. Bcbs will only cover the surgery if he remove 979 g. I lost the weight to get the surgery now I can't get the surgery. I have sprung my back, I have cuts on my shoulders from my bras, now I have rashes under my breasts that bleed and smell at times. On top of that, the surgeon tells me to appeal it but he don't help with appeals...this is stupid. I don't know what to do
September 21, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and insurance, some advices: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. Insurance usually doesnt cover plastics surgery. There is an option to make the procedure you want at an affordable cost, so you will not have to incur financial loans.In this regard, you have the possibility of getting a plastic surgery with high quality standards: with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, in medical centers that follow international standards of patient safety and in comfortable and supervise recovery places after procedure, all for an affordable investment and reasonably lower than the standard values.In that sense I recommend considering coming to the Dominican Republic, its proximity to the US (45min).the "all year summer" and its political and economic stability, as a remarkable development, have made an excellent and safe destination for medical tourism and specially in Plastic Surgery, which it is already a global reference.Finally, i invite you to contact a Board Certified Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon of the DR, send your photos and get the free consultation and budget: you'll see, you'll be surprised.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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September 21, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction and insurance, some advices: Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. Insurance usually doesnt cover plastics surgery. There is an option to make the procedure you want at an affordable cost, so you will not have to incur financial loans.In this regard, you have the possibility of getting a plastic surgery with high quality standards: with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, in medical centers that follow international standards of patient safety and in comfortable and supervise recovery places after procedure, all for an affordable investment and reasonably lower than the standard values.In that sense I recommend considering coming to the Dominican Republic, its proximity to the US (45min).the "all year summer" and its political and economic stability, as a remarkable development, have made an excellent and safe destination for medical tourism and specially in Plastic Surgery, which it is already a global reference.Finally, i invite you to contact a Board Certified Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon of the DR, send your photos and get the free consultation and budget: you'll see, you'll be surprised.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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Answer: Insurance Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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Answer: Insurance Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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