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A tummy tuck is considered an elective cosmetic procedure and therefore is not covered by insurance. It is not a procedure for weight loss. It is a contouring procedure that removes excess skin and subcutaneous fat as well as corrects abdominal wall laxity. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more and find out if you are a candidate.
Thank you for your question. The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is not considered a medically necessary surgery so it is not covered by medical insurance. A panniculectomy, which the excision of the skin that hangs over the groin area, can often times be covered by medical insurance when certain criteria is met. I have had patients add a full tummy tuck to an insurance covered panniculectomy. In some cases, doing this can lower the costs of a tummy tuck. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon, that accepts your insurance, to determine whether this could be an option for you.Good luck!
Thank you for your question. Insurance will not cover procedures that are considered cosmetic. However, when patients have had massive weight loss and the excess skin hangs below the pubic bone, insurance may cover a procedure known as a Panniculectomy. The patient must have clinical documentation of rashes as well as a letter of medical necessity from a referring provider. Photos must be provided to the insurance company as well.
claudetinnin. Sorry, however health insurance does not cover cosmetic procedures like Tummytuck surgery. Your first option would be to adopt a reasonable diet and exercise program to try to contour your body naturally. The next step would be to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in the area to explore the best options for you. Good luck.
A tummy tuck is considered cosmetic surgery and is not covered by health insurance. Depending on the criteria some insurances could cover a panniculectomy, which is a procedure that removes all the excess skin that hangs over the groin area.
