Medicare and Prophalactic Breast Surgery?

      If you test positive for certain markers, the prophylactic mastectomies as well as the reconstruction with implants may be covered by Medicare.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Yes I believe that prophylactic mastectomies and certainly a breast reconstruction is covered by medicare

In my previous experience with Medicare, they would not preapprove your procedure but would do so after the fact when all the documentation is in.  Although sometimes they do not approve it and you would be responsible for the billing.  In your case it should be covered.