I need an umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair, and I would like to get a tummy tuck at the same time. I am pretty sure that my health insurance will cover the hernia repair. Is it possible for me to just pay the additional costs out of pocket for the tummy tuck portion of the surgery? Is this feasable? Would most surgeons agree to this? Thanks in advance for your insight!
Answer: Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Covered by Insurance Good question. Both of these procedures can be done at the same time. Tummy tucks and liposuction are cosmetic so they are not covered through insurance and is always the patients responsibility. The hernia portion of the surgery is something your insurance might cover.Best of luck to you
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Answer: Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Covered by Insurance Good question. Both of these procedures can be done at the same time. Tummy tucks and liposuction are cosmetic so they are not covered through insurance and is always the patients responsibility. The hernia portion of the surgery is something your insurance might cover.Best of luck to you
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Answer: Can a Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Be Covered by Insurance? Thank you for your question regarding combining an umbilical hernia and muscle repair with a tummy tuck. It’s great that your health insurance is likely to cover the hernia repair, as this is considered a medically necessary procedure. Combining this with a tummy tuck, however, is primarily cosmetic, and it’s common for patients to pay out-of-pocket for the cosmetic portion.
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Answer: Can a Tummy Tuck with Muscle and Hernia Repair Be Covered by Insurance? Thank you for your question regarding combining an umbilical hernia and muscle repair with a tummy tuck. It’s great that your health insurance is likely to cover the hernia repair, as this is considered a medically necessary procedure. Combining this with a tummy tuck, however, is primarily cosmetic, and it’s common for patients to pay out-of-pocket for the cosmetic portion.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck combined with hernia repair This is a frequent question, thanks for asking. You are correct in your assumption that your insurance company will likely pay for your hernia repair but not your tummy tuck. It is not uncommon to perform these two procedures at the same time. You would be responsible to pay the out of pocket costs for the tummy tuck (including the facility fee and anesthesia time for the tummy tuck portion of the procedure). By combining the two procedures you will only have to go through one recovery period. Good luck!
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck combined with hernia repair This is a frequent question, thanks for asking. You are correct in your assumption that your insurance company will likely pay for your hernia repair but not your tummy tuck. It is not uncommon to perform these two procedures at the same time. You would be responsible to pay the out of pocket costs for the tummy tuck (including the facility fee and anesthesia time for the tummy tuck portion of the procedure). By combining the two procedures you will only have to go through one recovery period. Good luck!
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Insurance and TT Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Insurance and TT Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Hernia repair with tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Repair of a small, uncomplicated umbilical hernia is very commonly performed by the plastic surgeon as a part of the tummy tuck operation. Insurance will usually cover the hernia repair; the tummy tuck (with associated OR and anesthesia time) is paid for out of pocket. In the event that insurance approval for the hernia cannot be obtained, many plastic surgeons will perform this either free of charge or at a small additional fee.
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February 16, 2017
Answer: Hernia repair with tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Repair of a small, uncomplicated umbilical hernia is very commonly performed by the plastic surgeon as a part of the tummy tuck operation. Insurance will usually cover the hernia repair; the tummy tuck (with associated OR and anesthesia time) is paid for out of pocket. In the event that insurance approval for the hernia cannot be obtained, many plastic surgeons will perform this either free of charge or at a small additional fee.
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