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Will my Insurance Company Cover Septal Perforation?

Jay12Jul 7, 2012
I was wondering if my insurance provider Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona would cover this. I have the Blue Portfolio Plus Plan and have tried extensively to find information about this in my benefit coverages and guidelines book. Also does it matter how my Septal perforation came about? Any information about this would be very much appreciated.

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