My Dr told me when I got to the weight I wanted my insurance would pay for this excess skin to be removed, I'm trying to no if it did how much out of pocket would I pay?
Answer: Will Medicaid/Medicare will pay for the removal of excess skin? I had gastric sleeve in Feb 2016, and I have already lost 120lbs Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your amazing weight loss. Insurance may cover the cost of a panniculectomy, an operation designed to remove the apron of loose skin and fatty tissue that develops on the stomach with extensive weight loss. You would need to see an ASPS board certified surgeon and then have them submit your claim to Medicare to see if they would cover the costs. Best wishes.
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Answer: Will Medicaid/Medicare will pay for the removal of excess skin? I had gastric sleeve in Feb 2016, and I have already lost 120lbs Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your amazing weight loss. Insurance may cover the cost of a panniculectomy, an operation designed to remove the apron of loose skin and fatty tissue that develops on the stomach with extensive weight loss. You would need to see an ASPS board certified surgeon and then have them submit your claim to Medicare to see if they would cover the costs. Best wishes.
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Answer: Insurance coverage Hi thank you for your question. Each insurance company has different protocol on what they will and will not cover. You would have to contact your insurance company and or have the surgeon's office send in a pre certification to see if your procedure would be covered. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Insurance coverage Hi thank you for your question. Each insurance company has different protocol on what they will and will not cover. You would have to contact your insurance company and or have the surgeon's office send in a pre certification to see if your procedure would be covered. Best of luck to you.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Will Medicaid/Medicare will pay for the removal of excess skin? Congratulations on your extreme weight loss. Sorry, but it seems unlikely medicare or medicaid will cover plastic surgery. Insurance might cover a panniculectomy though. Every country has different rules and regulations when it comes to insurance. Unfortunately, a tummy tuck is not covered by insurance in the US. In other places like Brazil, insurance covers some TTs in qualifying patients when performed in teaching hospitals.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Will Medicaid/Medicare will pay for the removal of excess skin? Congratulations on your extreme weight loss. Sorry, but it seems unlikely medicare or medicaid will cover plastic surgery. Insurance might cover a panniculectomy though. Every country has different rules and regulations when it comes to insurance. Unfortunately, a tummy tuck is not covered by insurance in the US. In other places like Brazil, insurance covers some TTs in qualifying patients when performed in teaching hospitals.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Medicare/Medicaid coverage Hello,The surgery you are describing is not typically covered by Medicare or Medicaid. There are financing programs available that might be helpful to you. For more information, check out the web sites of CareCredit and Prosper. Good luck.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Medicare/Medicaid coverage Hello,The surgery you are describing is not typically covered by Medicare or Medicaid. There are financing programs available that might be helpful to you. For more information, check out the web sites of CareCredit and Prosper. Good luck.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Insurance reimbursement You may get medicare to cover a panniculectomy but in my experience the compensation is so incredibly low that many plastic surgeons will not accept medicare. Good luck, Jane
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Insurance reimbursement You may get medicare to cover a panniculectomy but in my experience the compensation is so incredibly low that many plastic surgeons will not accept medicare. Good luck, Jane
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for a Panniculectomy Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your very successful weight loss! Insurance companies will sometimes cover a Panniculectomy - surgical removal of the "apron" of excess abdominal skin and tissue following extreme weight loss. Your best bet is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will perform a careful examination and let you know what kind of medically-necessary documentation you will need to provide regarding any underlying medical issues such as chafing or rashes beneath your abdominal skin.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Insurance coverage for a Panniculectomy Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your very successful weight loss! Insurance companies will sometimes cover a Panniculectomy - surgical removal of the "apron" of excess abdominal skin and tissue following extreme weight loss. Your best bet is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will perform a careful examination and let you know what kind of medically-necessary documentation you will need to provide regarding any underlying medical issues such as chafing or rashes beneath your abdominal skin.
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