Can insurance pay for my TT and the removal of a cyst on my ovary?

Although the treatment for your ovarian cyst should probably be covered by your insurance (you will need to check the specifics of your policy), tummy tuck surgery is considered cosmetic. However, both could be performed at the same time which could possibly save you money in terms of anesthesia and OR costs. Hope this helps and sorry to hear about all of your abdominal travails. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Those two procedures can be performed at the same time. Keep in mind that the cosmetic portion of the surgery- since it is elective- will most likely- not be covered by your insurance. But you can always read your policy.

Tummy tuck  (medial term abdominoplasty) is a elective non-medical necessary cosmetic plastic surgery procedures.Medical insurances in the US and usually also outside the US only cover medically necessary medical and surgical procedures.According to Medicare.gov, “medically necessary” is defined as “health-care services or supplies needed to prevent, diagnose, or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms and that meet accepted standards of medicine.”Therefore, a tummy tuck since it is non-medically necessary cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, it is not covered by a medical insurance. 

From the description of your surgical past, a tummy tuck could be a great option to help improve abdominal contour.  Tummy tucks, however, are not covered by insurance.   The treatment for your ovarian cyst should be covered by your insurance policy.  Though both procedures can be performed at the same time, the tummy tuck would be considered cosmetic.  

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck AND the OB/GYN procedure to remove the cyst from your ovary can be performed at the same time. It is unlikely that insurance will cover the tummy tuck, but it varies from insurance company to insurance company based on your individual policy. You should first be seen by a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring procedures to determine if Examination of your tummy to make sure the two procedures can be done safely together. Sometimes patients who have had previous surgery may have hernias of the abdominal wall that will require correction during the time of the tummy tuck etc.Insurance will cover the cost of the removal of the ovarian cyst.Good luckregards,Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Thanks for your question. Health insurance does not cover the cost of cosmetic tummy tuck, but  it should cover the cost of removal of ovarian cysts.Good Luck!

Responders Dr Keahy & Mesa are correct there is NO way that insurance will cover a full TT along with ovarian cyst removal surgery. At Baptist System hospitals the costs are in the $6,000 ranges and that DOES NOT include the surgeon's fees!!!!!!

Thanks for your question, and sorry to hear about your ovarian problems. Yes, it is likely that these procedures could be safely combined. It is not likely to affect your costs, however. Insurance is likely to cover the ovarian surgery, but the cosmetic component is broken out separately in most surgery centers. Best wishes.