I want to have a Traditional Brow Lift. I want it in order to be able to see better. My insurance will cover this. My question is. Can the insurance make the decision on what type lift is performed? If I hold a ruler in front of forehead, mark lines on forehead while drooped, then raise brows I end up with all most one inch difference. I am also considering a Face lift at the same time.
May 25, 2010
Answer: Brow Lift. Covered by Insurance?
First it must be determined if your upper lids are a significant problem. This will see if it is medically necessary. What most insurance companies want is a visual field confrontation test. It is a test to see if you have visual field cuts from your droopy upper lids, and how bad they are. You can't cheat this test as is it a standardized machine. After that, the surgeon can determine if your problem is one of brow descent or isolated droopy eyelid skin. There is wide variance in what an insurance company will pay for, and how much.
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May 25, 2010
Answer: Brow Lift. Covered by Insurance?
First it must be determined if your upper lids are a significant problem. This will see if it is medically necessary. What most insurance companies want is a visual field confrontation test. It is a test to see if you have visual field cuts from your droopy upper lids, and how bad they are. You can't cheat this test as is it a standardized machine. After that, the surgeon can determine if your problem is one of brow descent or isolated droopy eyelid skin. There is wide variance in what an insurance company will pay for, and how much.
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Answer: Brow lift and insurance: who decides the technique?
I have done many brow lifts recently under insurance coverage, and in every case the patient and I decide what technique we'll use. The code for brow lift is the same no matter the technique (and the surgeon and surgical center are paid the same). In some cases, if a fixation device, such as an endotine, is used you may incur additional costs that the insurance may or may not pay for.
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Answer: Brow lift and insurance: who decides the technique?
I have done many brow lifts recently under insurance coverage, and in every case the patient and I decide what technique we'll use. The code for brow lift is the same no matter the technique (and the surgeon and surgical center are paid the same). In some cases, if a fixation device, such as an endotine, is used you may incur additional costs that the insurance may or may not pay for.
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