Since I gave birth to my twin girls in January 2017, I can’t tell if I would need anything other than a hernia repair for my stomach- my core feels very different than it used to, but the few doctors I’ve spoken to say I just need a umbilical hernia repair. I’ve read that this surgery can be covered by insurance. I’m not even sure who I need to see about it- a general practitioner to refer me to a plastic surgeon, or got straight to a plastic surgeon? (We’ll be switching insurance this month)
Answer: Do I have an umbilical hernia and can that be fixed in a #tummytuck and/or covered by insurance? Exam is required to diagnose an umbilical hernia. They are commonly covered by insurance and umbilical hernia repair is done routinely by general surgeons. Plastic surgeons also commonly perform these as part of a tummy tuck (cosmetic procedure) or more complex abdominal wall reconstruction (reconstructive). If you are combining with a tummy tuck, the surgeon and facility MAY accept insurance for the umbilical hernia portion of the procedure with the remainder of the aesthetic tummy tuck operative time paid out-of-pocket. Diastasis recti itself is a common byproduct of pregnancy and is routinely addressed in a tummy tuck as well; repair of isolated diastasis as a complaint is usually NOT covered by insurance in the absence of a true hernia, even though the TECHNIQUES to repair diastasis share many things in common with simple hernia repairs. Best bet is to get a referral to a general surgeon to examine you and determine if you have a hernia. If so, and you want that addressed by itself, the general surgeon can repair it. If instead you want more comprehensive treatment of your abdomen, consider a plastic surgery consultation.
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Answer: Do I have an umbilical hernia and can that be fixed in a #tummytuck and/or covered by insurance? Exam is required to diagnose an umbilical hernia. They are commonly covered by insurance and umbilical hernia repair is done routinely by general surgeons. Plastic surgeons also commonly perform these as part of a tummy tuck (cosmetic procedure) or more complex abdominal wall reconstruction (reconstructive). If you are combining with a tummy tuck, the surgeon and facility MAY accept insurance for the umbilical hernia portion of the procedure with the remainder of the aesthetic tummy tuck operative time paid out-of-pocket. Diastasis recti itself is a common byproduct of pregnancy and is routinely addressed in a tummy tuck as well; repair of isolated diastasis as a complaint is usually NOT covered by insurance in the absence of a true hernia, even though the TECHNIQUES to repair diastasis share many things in common with simple hernia repairs. Best bet is to get a referral to a general surgeon to examine you and determine if you have a hernia. If so, and you want that addressed by itself, the general surgeon can repair it. If instead you want more comprehensive treatment of your abdomen, consider a plastic surgery consultation.
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December 12, 2017
Answer: Umbilical hernia and diastasis recti The umbilical hernia is usually covered by your insurance. Other than surgery, there is very little that can "correct" a diastasis. You should also consider physical therapy to strengthen your core and this can often improve the diastasis. If you have a significant separation then a tummy tuck may be your best option. Consult with a plastic surgeon and get a couple of opinions. Most plastic surgeon will feel comfortable taking care of both.
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December 12, 2017
Answer: Umbilical hernia and diastasis recti The umbilical hernia is usually covered by your insurance. Other than surgery, there is very little that can "correct" a diastasis. You should also consider physical therapy to strengthen your core and this can often improve the diastasis. If you have a significant separation then a tummy tuck may be your best option. Consult with a plastic surgeon and get a couple of opinions. Most plastic surgeon will feel comfortable taking care of both.
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