Does Insurance Cover Hypertrophic Scar Removal?

Hi Kandy.  If insurance does cover the treatments, I would guess it would be under a code for steroid injections.  Often keloid or hypertrophic scars can itch.  This indicates they are growing or changing and you should look for a practice that can do Kenalog injections.  Whether or not you get coverage you should try to have the injections as they will help a lot.

Removal of hypertrophic scars may or may not be covered by medical insurance.  You or your potential surgeon would need to contact your particular insurer to find out if they would deem it a medical expense or not.  

These hypertrophic scars can be helped with excision and/or steroid injections. Most insurance plans provide coverage for this care

Insurance plans vary widely so you will need to find out if your particular plan may cover the treatment of hypertrophic scars. The most common treatments are surgical excision and/or steroid injections. There are also ancillary treatments as well.

You should consult with a board certified plastic to obtain further information including what the best approach(es) may be for you . He/she can then also determine whether you can get approved for treatment.