How much of the price would Anthem Blue Cross cover for reconstructive rhinoplasty? I am a 15 y.o female. (photos)

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I've fractured my nose twice before and after reading anthems guide lines it seems like I can get reconstructive rhinoplasty. My nose doesn't look bad but it's the one thing that makes me very insecure. It's not obvious but one side has more of a hump than the other. I don't have breathing problems but I do sometimes feel pain on the fractured area out of nowhere. All I really want to know is the estimate cost of the procedure and how much would insurance cover my procedure. Photos are attached.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Insurance coverage for septorhinoplasty? Each policy is different. We do an exam and send the information to the insurance company and they then will tell us. Remember to have a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon that does natural noses do your nose.

Clark Schierle, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You should visit a board certified rhinoplasty specialist who can help you predetermine the level of coverage your insurance company will provide for this procedure.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Insurance complainers are notoriously bad about covering rhinoplasty.  Even if they do approve it, they are likely to only pay a small portion of the overall cost.  My impression is that they will consider your case to be largely cosmetic.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Cosmetic issues like a dorsal hump are typically not covered by insurance, even if they arose from trauma.  It would be possible to submit doctor's notes to the insurer to see if the authorize the surgery before hand.  If they do, they should cover it although there have been cases where preauthorized surgeries where denies after the fact.  If you do end up having to pay for it, it may be in the $5k range.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

Every plan is different in regards to how much they will cover. The first thing would be to undergo an examination and then discuss your options. You will also have different coverage based on if your surgeon is "in-network" or "out-of-network"Best of luck

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