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Is an abnormal body structure like scoliosis causing pain enough for insurance covered abdominoplasty?

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4 csections. I have scoliosis that really kicked up in 2008 after an emergency epidural for the c-section. Ever since I have had chronic back pain. Under my medical coverage benefits it says :Under many benefit plans reconstructive services and surgery are covered when the reconstruction services are being performed for one of the following primary purposes 1) to relieve severe physical pain caused by an abnormal body structure.

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