Does insurance cover pre-op blood work and a physical for Rhinoplasty?

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I need to get a pre-op physical and blood work for an upcoming rhinoplasty procedure. It will help correct my deviated septum too but I am getting the surgery more for cosmetic reasons. When I go to my general doctor for the physical and blood work, am I expected to pay out of pocket for that or will my insurance cover it? They normally cover things like this but I don't want to go in and have insurance pay for it and find out that it was like fraud since it's for cosmetic surgery. Thanks!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

If you are due for a physical anyway, it will likely be covered. If you seek out pre-operative clearance prior to cosmetic surgery, it will likely not be covered by your insurance as cosmetic surgery is never a covered benefit. You should discuss further with your plastic surgeon and internist. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

Rules governing coverage set but insurance companies vary significantly as do the indications for rhinoplasty - purely cosmetic, partially cosmetic and partially functional. You would be best to contact your insurance company to discuss this with them.

David Shifrin, MD · Answer

Yes it will, especially if your septoplasty is for reconstructive reasons. Hope this helps!Dr Shifrin

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is possible that your medical insurance may cover pre-op blood work and your physical exam for your rhinoplasty and septoplasty.  I would recommend contacting your insurance carrier before your pre-op exam to ask if they will cover the blood work and exam or not.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is best to check with your individual policy since everyone's medical insurance is a little bit different. If there is a septoplasty being performed at the same time, this is considered a medical necessity, therefore a preoperative workup by yourr family doctor his required and should be paid for by your medical insurance.

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