I'm a mouth breather and it ruins my whole face. I also have breathing problems. I need nose sugery. Would insurance cover it?

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Also what is the procedure .

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

Insurance may cover nasal surgery when medically indicated, such as chronic nasal congestion and sinusitis when medications don't improve symptoms. The specific nasal surgery will vary based on multiple factors, but may include septoplasty, turbinate reduction, nasal valve repair, endoscopic sinus surgery, and septorhinoplasty. Evaluation by a facial plastic surgeon can help determine appropriate options.Best,Dr. Chaboki

Regina Rodman, MD · Answer

Insurance will often cover nose surgery if you have tried and failed medical therapy such as nose sprays, antihistamines and/or antibiotics.  A facial plastic surgeon can do an exam that includes a nasal endoscopy (looking in your nose with a camera) to see what the problem is.  Best of luckDr Rodman

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many issues on the inside of the nose that can cause difficult breathing such as a deviated nasal septum, chronic sinusitis, allergies, turbinate hypertrophy, and valve collapse. Each one of these issues are treated differently with surgery and/or medications. It's important to try and fail medical management first before undergoing surgery. A thorough internal examination of the nose is required to make a determination about what is causing the issues. Nasal surgery can be covered under medical insurance, so pre-authorization and medical necessity must occur prior to the surgery, and expect co-pays and deductibles  associated with your insurance payment

I'm a mouth breather and it ruins my whole face. I also have breathing problems. I need nose sugery. Would insurance cover it?

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