Will my insurance cover for septoplasty? (Photo)

 A  septoplasty is performed for medical necessity to improve functional nasal breathing, and will not change the shape of the nose. A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose when there is twisted bone and cartilage blocking air flow.  A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to change the shape of the nose such as straightening it, narrowing the tip, narrowing the bridge and shaving down the dorsal hump.   Chronic sinus infections must be documented with a CAT scan of the paranasal sinuses, once medical treatments have failed. Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed and patient's polyps inside the sinuses causing chronic sinus issues. For more information on all the above procedures, please see the link below

Insurance coverage can be obtained for correction of a broken nose and crooked nasal deformity. Insurance company will require history of having tried over six months of nasal spray as well as photograph confirming your crooked nose.