I keep on getting frequent infections under the fold of the skin. I also have problems with copious amount of sweating that occurs as a result of heat build up. I want the extra skin off but can't afford it. I may not be able to afford the deductible. What are your thoughts?
June 29, 2015
Answer: When is a Tummy Tuck considered a Non-Elective procedure by medical definition/ health insurance definition? I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. I have never had an "insurance" entity authorize tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron; this operation is called a panniculectomy. Best wishes.
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June 29, 2015
Answer: When is a Tummy Tuck considered a Non-Elective procedure by medical definition/ health insurance definition? I am sorry to hear about the problems you are experiencing. I have never had an "insurance" entity authorize tummy tuck surgery. In other words, insurance companies do not consider this operation medically necessary. Sometimes, however insurance companies will cover excision of lower abdominal wall skin/apron; this operation is called a panniculectomy. Best wishes.
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Answer: Insurance questions about abdomen Hello. Insurance questions about abdomens are vey common and there is some misunderstanding about it. When you have lost over 100# and have medical problems like rashes, and skin breakdown under the large flap of skin called the panniculus, then sometimes the insurance will cover this. For smaller problems, they usually will not cover it, since the patient can manage this with powders and the flap is not really very large. Good Luck.
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Answer: Insurance questions about abdomen Hello. Insurance questions about abdomens are vey common and there is some misunderstanding about it. When you have lost over 100# and have medical problems like rashes, and skin breakdown under the large flap of skin called the panniculus, then sometimes the insurance will cover this. For smaller problems, they usually will not cover it, since the patient can manage this with powders and the flap is not really very large. Good Luck.
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