Will septoplasty fix this and does insurance cover?

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It effects my breathing minor but I also don’t like how it looks can I get this fixed?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

More information is needed including a thorough internal and external examination of the nose to make a determination about medical necessity. Minor breathing difficulties usually do not meet medical necessity, therefore it may be a rhinoplasty procedure which is considered cosmetic

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear BM25, A consultation and intra nasal examination would be needed to determine your candidacy for a septoplasty surgery. Once an examination is performed and if the diagnosis is deviated septum then there is a possibility that your insurance will cover the functional aspect of the procedure. Any aesthetic concerns are not covered by the insurance company. See many examples in the link and video below. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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