Question:
Medicare - What's the process to have an abdominoplasty and hernia repaired covered by Medicare?

I need to make an appointment for a consult with a plastic surgeon regarding a ventral hernia repair and abdominoplasty. Will Medicare cover the abdominoplasty too and do I need pre approval. I also have chronic back pain which I have been treated for numerous times. I would like some info before I see the surgeon. Thank you.    — Vickie C. (posted on November 1, 2001)

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