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I need breast implants removed. Is there a way to get medicare/Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay?

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Not likely

September 10th, 2016
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Typically the insurance companies pay only  for surgeries that are related to medically necessary conditions. 

Web reference: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/breast/revision/

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS
September 10th, 2016

Not likely

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Typically the insurance companies pay only  for surgeries that are related to medically necessary conditions. 

Learn more: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/breast/revision/

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

Insurance

September 8th, 2016
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BCBS does not cover removal of implants since they were placed cosmetically. Medicare may cover removal of old ruptured gel implants. If you had breast implants for reconstruction after cancer surgery, insurance does cover removal.
Connie Hiers, MD
September 8th, 2016

Insurance

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BCBS does not cover removal of implants since they were placed cosmetically. Medicare may cover removal of old ruptured gel implants. If you had breast implants for reconstruction after cancer surgery, insurance does cover removal.
Connie Hiers, MD

Breast removal

September 6th, 2016
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It is doubtful that an insurance company will pay to remove implants when they were placed for a cosmetic reason.  I would call your insurance company to find out.    Good luck.
Andrew T. Cohen, MD

Andrew T. Cohen, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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September 6th, 2016

Breast removal

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It is doubtful that an insurance company will pay to remove implants when they were placed for a cosmetic reason.  I would call your insurance company to find out.    Good luck.
Andrew T. Cohen, MD

Andrew T. Cohen, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 44 reviews

I need breast implants removed. Is there a way to get medicare/Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay?

September 6th, 2016
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It is highly doubtful that insurance will cover this surgery.  You need to contact your insurance carrier for an explanation of your benefits.
Robert E. Zaworski, MD
September 6th, 2016

I need breast implants removed. Is there a way to get medicare/Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield to pay?

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It is highly doubtful that insurance will cover this surgery.  You need to contact your insurance carrier for an explanation of your benefits.
Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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