Is Rhinoplasty covered by Medicare?

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What conditions would cause it to be covered? What if someone's nose is broken? Or has a deviated septum and breathing problems?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would go on consultations to help get your questions addressed.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

A cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered by Medicare.  When functional problems are present, correction of those problems may be covered by insurnace if deemed medically necessary.  Functional problems can include collaspe of valves of the nose, deviation of the septum, and increased size of the turbinates.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty as a cosmetic  Surgery procedure and is not covered by Medicare.  A broken nose is  repaired with a procedure called an open reduction nasal fracture, not a rhinoplasty. Breathing problems caused by a deviated septum are treated with a septoplasty, not a rhinoplasty.

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