Will my Insurance Pay for Rhinoplasty to Correct a Crooked Nose?

Insurance generally covers procedures that are to improve function and your health, but not those that are just for aesthetic purposes. You should ask your provider directly, however.

The nose has two roles on our faces, form and function.  It is important that both be addressed whenever a rhinoplasty is performed.  Insurance does not cover the cosmetic portion of the procedure.  However, if you have any difficulty with breathing through your nose, that functional portion can be covered under insurance.

If you are having nasal obstruction, it is best to seek the advise of a nose specialist in order to help ascertain the cause of this and come up with a solution. Be sure that the surgeon you find has experience with cosmetic changes to the nose as well.

This is a common question asked by patients.  The answer is it depends.  What caused the crooked nature of your nose?  If you had recent trauma and this was documented by the same physician that is planning on performing your procedure, insurance may cover your surgery.  However, if you had trauma to your nose 10 years ago and now want insurance to cover your rhinoplasty, they likely will not.  Most patients want other aspects of their nose enhanced in addition to straightening it (tip refinement, hump removal).  These will not be covered by insurance.