Question:
Will most insurance compaines pay for a TT?

I'm courious to know if anyone had there insurance company pay for their Tummy Tuck? Or do you have to pay out of pocket. I only go to my first appointment in March. I'm courious to know what happen after wards.    — Adele S. (posted on January 13, 2002)

January 13, 2002
My doctor billed my Tummy Tuck as reconstructive after the RNY and my insurance company paid for every dime.
   — DeeDubbs

January 13, 2002
Be sure that your plastic surgeon requests the surgery as "reconstructive following massive weight loss" rather than a "cosmetic" procedure. I have CIGNA PPO and Acordia and was approved by both for my panniculectomy and brachioplasty. CIGNA approved immediately without any questions, and Acordia denied initially but approved after one attempt in the appeals process. My plastic surgeon said that it was not unusual to receive an initial denial, but that many insurance companies approve the surgery following the appeal. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

January 14, 2002
We we talking about the same surgeon doing the TT as well as the WLS? I know a surgeon is a surgeon but just curious. I love my WSL doctor so this would be great but I was under the impression I would need a plastic surgeon for the TT. I guess I should ask my doc too huh :-)
   — crishsapig