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Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Covered by Insurance?
By admin | January 24, 2012
There are two types of plastic surgery: cosmetic and reconstructive. Cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, strictly concerned with improving the aesthetic appearance of a person. Reconstructive surgery, on the other hand, involves enhancing a person’s normal appearance, but the primary goal is to improve function. Tummy tuck surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure, because it is intended to create a flatter and better-toned abdomen. Therefore, Plano tummy tuck patients would not be covered by insurance for their “abdominoplasty” procedure. Should you have a special case, such as a hernia that may be corrected through a tummy tuck, there is a chance that your insurance carrier may cover a portion of the procedure. Per an article on WebMD.com, in order for this to happen, your surgeon would need to write a letter to your insurance carrier, “making the case for medical necessity, if it applies to you.”
If you strongly desire a tummy tuck, but the cost of this plastic surgery procedure is of major concern, you can look into financing or other payment options. At the practice of Dr. Wilcox, a qualified Plano tummy tuck specialist, you can gather all of the details about abdominoplasty. A staff member would be happy to provide the necessary information to help you make the best, most comfortable decision.
In an earlier blog post titled “How to Pay for Plastic Surgery,” we share with you some of the options you have at Dr. Wilcox’s practice: “You may qualify for convenient and secure financing with CareCredit®, a credit card company that is specific to specialty medical procedures, such as plastic surgery. Some of the other options you may want to look into are using your general credit cards, applying for a bank loan, and learning about doctor payment plans.”
Feel free to call (972) 620-1700 with any additional questions regarding tummy tuck surgery and the costs involved with this procedure.
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