Does insurance cover pre-op testing?

Insurance plans vary greatly and the lab testing could/could not be covered.  If not covered, see if your plastic surgeon's office works with a lab for reduced cosmetic patient pricing.  Discuss with your surgeon and good luck

Hi & thanks for your question!
Some insurance companies will cover pre operative testing. Reach out to your carrier and see if this is a covered benefit under your plan. Best wishes!

Dear toriamel,
this will depend on your insurance. In some cases, insurance company will cover the costs of pre-op testing. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult your insurance for more information. 
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Great question.  Generally the labs we order for surgery are your typical labs that your primary doctor would order yearly for your physical which are usually covered by insurance.  Some insurance companies only pay for services that are ordered by your primary so check with your insurance company plan for that stipulation.  Good luck.

Thank you for your question.  Each health insurance company usually has several different policies.  The pre-operative coverage of labs varies widely.  The Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you are with may know which may be helpful in your city.  Best to contact the health insurance company and ask.  Also, most laboratory groups will have a cash pay price.  Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

Coverage of lab tests prior to lipo and breast augmentation will depend upon your insurance provider. My patients are cleared for surgery by their PCP and specialists if necessary.  The tests needed will vary with age, current medical problems, and personal preference to some extent.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Coverage for pre-op testing depends on your individual insurance policy.  I would check with your surgeon to see which tests will be ordered and then ask your carrier about coverage. If it is not covered labs in your area should be able to provide cash pricing information over the phone as long as you know what specifically is being ordered.

Thank you for your question.  Each insurance company has their own protocol.  I don't typically find it to be a problem.  I would speak to your surgeon and your primary care doctor and see what they say.  Best of luck to you. 

For preoperative testing and insurance coverage, it all depends on your health insurance carrier and how the surgeon codes the diagnosis.  If they put down a cosmetic surgery code then this is usually not covered.  However, if they put down a medical code such as micromastia or breast dysplasia ( small breasts) they be able to get coverage.  I would talk to your board certified plastic surgeon and see what they usually do. I hope this helps.

Fortunately yes ! pre-op testing involves regular lab-work and other routine tests and insurance does cover these