Will my Insurance Cover a Tummy Tuck Revision Above my Belly Button

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large bulge above the waist..15 years ago had a tummy tuck. I should get a mri and see my doctor..I also have diverticulosis

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You will have to consult your insurance provider to find out if your tummy tuck is covered. However, in general, the answer would be no unless it would resolve a physical impairment directly caused by excess skin and fat as well as separated muscles in the area you want to target, and a tummy tuck is proven to be the most suitable treatment for you.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	Unless the bulge you are describing can be proven to be a true hernia, revision of your tummy tuck surgery would always be considered a cosmetic procedure and would not be covered under any insurance plan.

Raj S. Ambay, MD · Answer

Insurance coverage cannot be used for cosmetic surgery. Most insurance policies explicitly state that. Moreover, many do do even cover revisions unless they are of detriment to your health and not caused by cosmetic surgery. Its a gray area and I would not expect any help from the insurance companies unless your doctor detects a true medical condition.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

Insurance will not cover any procedures for cosmetic contouring of your abdomen.  If your bulge is an abdominal wall hernia, then insurance companies will likely cover just the hernia repair.

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