I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. Will my insurance pay for a tummy tuck?

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Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, a Tummy Tuck is considered cosmetic and not medical. It is not medically necessary. However, there are other financial options like Care Credit. Dhaval M. PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

A tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.   Even though many patients feel better both emotionally and physically after the procedure, it is generally not considered a medically necessary procedure.   Most offices have payment options available. Best wishes to you!

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS · Answer

Insurance rarely if ever pays for or covers the cost of an abdominoplasty they might cover a panniculectomy but that is a more limited procedure with not very good cosmetic outcomes.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck is considered cosmetic surgery and there aren't any insurance companies that will cover cosmetic surgery. For financial assistance, you might try financing your surgery through companies like Care Credit. Good luck.

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD, FACS · Answer

A tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic procedure, and is therefore typically not covered by insurance.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. Will my insurance pay for a tummy tuck?

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