Septorhinoplaaty and insurance - what is the likelihood of it being straightened as part of the procedure? (Photo)

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I have always had a crooked nose, not due to injury. I have been told I have a deviated septum, and due to issues caused by it (mouth breathing/snoring, frequent nosebleeds) I’m looking into septoplasty. With my nose being so crooked, what’s the likelihood of it being straightened as part of the procedure and/or insurance covering any part of a rhinoplasty?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

It is possible that insurance will cover the septoplasty if you are having difficult breathing.  Otherwise, you would benefit from a rhinoplasty/septoplasty and the cost is $7,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

If you have a deviated nasal septum which is symptomatic, then a septoplasty can be performed for medical necessity and billed to the patient's medical insurance. Co-pays and deductibles will apply. Straightening the outside of the nose requires a cosmetic rhinoplasty, which must be paid for by the patient. Both procedures can be done simultaneously under one anesthesia with one recovery.

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