Does your insurance usually cover the cost of the hospital bill after rhinoplasty?

Insurance generally will not cover anything related to a cosmetic surgery. Rhinoplasty should be an outpatient surgery that is frequently performed in surgery centers. If it is performed in the hospital, patients generally go home after a short recovery period. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

There are 3 charges that factor in the cost of a rhinoplasty. These are the anesthesiologist fees, surgeons fee and operating room fee. The rhinoplasty is paid for by the patient, while any functional related surgeries such as a septoplasty is billed to the patient's insurance. Co-pays and deductibles will still apply for insurance related charges

If you have a rhinoplasty for functional reasons that is being covered by insurance, then the hospital fees should be as well. Check with your insurance company.

The cosmetic components of the nasal surgery will not be covered by insurance. The components that interfere with your breathing should be covered by your insurance. Your doctor needs to document your condition for the insurance company in order to help with the reimubursement.