I'm looking into a open rhinoplasty but has extreme issues breathing through my nostrils as well as a runny nose for a few years now. I don't know where to start or what questions to ask reguarding insurance. I currently have BlueCross of Illinois traditional PPO through my father and Aetna through my husband.
July 24, 2015
Answer: Septoplasty / Rhinoplasty Patients who have severe underlying breathing problems may have an anatomic cause. A thorough evaluation of both the inside and outside of the nose is recommended. If there is an anatomic component, that can usually be billed to insurance; however, the cosmetic component cannot. Please consult with a board certified specialist with a background in ENT/Head and Neck surgery who can assist you with this process. 3-D computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards and serve as an important communication tool with your surgeon.
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Septoplasty / Rhinoplasty Patients who have severe underlying breathing problems may have an anatomic cause. A thorough evaluation of both the inside and outside of the nose is recommended. If there is an anatomic component, that can usually be billed to insurance; however, the cosmetic component cannot. Please consult with a board certified specialist with a background in ENT/Head and Neck surgery who can assist you with this process. 3-D computer imaging can help you visualize what you may look like afterwards and serve as an important communication tool with your surgeon.
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for cosmetic improvement, functional nasal surgery for breathing There are many issues inside the nose that can create chronic breathing problems. These include a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, chronic sinusitis, and allergies. Each one of these issues are treated differently with either medications or surgery. Medical management is always tried first prior to proceeding with surgical management of airway problems. Functional nasal surgery is performed for medical necessity which is documented at the time of examination and consultation. Functional nasal surgery will not change the shape of the nose, only improve breathing. Functional nasal surgery is usually billed to the patient's medical insurance, while co-pay and deductibles will still apply. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes through either an open or closed approach. Since it is cosmetic, patients must pay for that component themselves. Functional nasal surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty can be both performed at the same time, under one anesthetic with one recovery period.Medical insurance will not cover cosmetic rhinoplasty. For more information describing the differences in the 2 procedures, please see the video below
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July 24, 2015
Answer: Rhinoplasty for cosmetic improvement, functional nasal surgery for breathing There are many issues inside the nose that can create chronic breathing problems. These include a deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, chronic sinusitis, and allergies. Each one of these issues are treated differently with either medications or surgery. Medical management is always tried first prior to proceeding with surgical management of airway problems. Functional nasal surgery is performed for medical necessity which is documented at the time of examination and consultation. Functional nasal surgery will not change the shape of the nose, only improve breathing. Functional nasal surgery is usually billed to the patient's medical insurance, while co-pay and deductibles will still apply. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes through either an open or closed approach. Since it is cosmetic, patients must pay for that component themselves. Functional nasal surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty can be both performed at the same time, under one anesthetic with one recovery period.Medical insurance will not cover cosmetic rhinoplasty. For more information describing the differences in the 2 procedures, please see the video below
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