hernia repair with a tummy tuck PAID with insurance??
Call your insurance company. A lot of people get it covered but mine would only cover the hernia repair (I had 2 - one of which had already been repaired twice and reoccured) as a SEPARATE surgery and not with my TT. This was even though 4 different PS told me I would get a better repair if it was done with a TT.
Michelle
Michelle
My Primary Care Physician refered me to my plastic surgeon with a brief medical history and why, in his opinion, I needed a TT. The plastic surgeo; Dr. Melissa Johnson, then evaluated me and summit the paper work along with pictures to my insurance; my insurance approved the surgery in less than one month. I am not sure about the prices/costs. Good Luck!
My PCP referred me to the plastic surgeon regarding the hernia. The plastic surgeon agreed that we should submit requesting panniculectomy and tummy tuck as medically necessary with hernia repair. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas approved in 3 weeks, no fuss, no problem.
My out of pocket expense has been under $2000.
Susan
My out of pocket expense has been under $2000.
Susan
Most of the companies differentiate between tummy tuck and hernia repair these days and may not cover what they feel is cosmetic.
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/200_299/0211.html
However, even if the TT is not covered you will still end up having the hospital stay and some of the OR an anesthesia costs covered.
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/200_299/0211.html
However, even if the TT is not covered you will still end up having the hospital stay and some of the OR an anesthesia costs covered.
John LoMonaco, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
www.DrLoMonaco.com
www.BodyLiftHouston.com
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
www.DrLoMonaco.com
www.BodyLiftHouston.com
BC/BS paid for the pannus bbut not the muscle repair/TT-- brought price down by $3k. Because I was already having an elective procedure (the muscle repair) the hernia only landed me two nights free stay at the hospital, (about $800) and no further discounts, as Dr L described.
"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U. Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift 12/08
Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09 -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
Total Cost: $33,500 Start wt: 368 RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150 Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7
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