I had TT & BA in January. The TT was denied by Tricare previously. By Jan, I had BCBS, but assumed it still would not be covered, so I just paid out of pocket. I paid $9600 total, of which $4500 was for the TT. Afterward, they billed BCBS $24,700 for "diastasis of muscle" which was covered, & my share would have only been $992. I've had many F/U appts & a revision at no cost, but still feel this was dishonest. I really like my PS & I'm happy w/ the results. Am I right to ask for a refund?
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Answer: Insurance Billing for a Cosmetic Procedure
Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the...
Ideally, you will wait at least 8 full weeks before any strenuous exercise. The healing strength of the operated tissues will not achieve it’s full strength until 8 weeks. If you begin to do core exercises prior to 8 weeks then you are risking weakening of your abdominal repair and you may d...
It would be very unlikely to have internal bleeding associated with your surgical procedure 3.5 months after surgery. Please notify/visit your plastic surgeon. I think you should see your internist or PCP for a full work-up.
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Dr. Basu
Houston, TX