Upper Body Lift
I would like to know if there is such a thing as upper body lift?
I had a panni removal done in 2005. The PS did not tell me that I could upgrade and pay for a full tummy tuck, so I had a huge muffin top and back rolls. He did do a little lipo on the muffin top and it created a hard spot inside. HArd to explain what it is, but maybe fatty pocket.
I wanted to know if my insurance would possibly cover an upper body lift or revision of some sort to address the muffin top and back rolls.
ANy help would be appreciated.
I have Keystone Health Plan East under BCBS.
Also where can I find CPT codes
I had a panni removal done in 2005. The PS did not tell me that I could upgrade and pay for a full tummy tuck, so I had a huge muffin top and back rolls. He did do a little lipo on the muffin top and it created a hard spot inside. HArd to explain what it is, but maybe fatty pocket.
I wanted to know if my insurance would possibly cover an upper body lift or revision of some sort to address the muffin top and back rolls.
ANy help would be appreciated.
I have Keystone Health Plan East under BCBS.
Also where can I find CPT codes
A few photos at:
http://www.drlomonaco.com/houston-upper-body-lift.shtml
There will be no CPT codes for it, but probably the 158xx series for each of the separate areas (arms, chest, breast) may be used.
http://www.drlomonaco.com/houston-upper-body-lift.shtml
There will be no CPT codes for it, but probably the 158xx series for each of the separate areas (arms, chest, breast) may be used.
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
In cases where there is skin infection or breakdown, you may have a chance of coverage if you have had frequent doctor visits for the problem. Otherwise it's pretty "iffy."
Check the "Patient Resources" section of my website for tips on insurance approval.
Check the "Patient Resources" section of my website for tips on insurance approval.
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