{"id":2188,"date":"2024-07-02T20:15:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allureesthetic.com\/blog\/?p=2188"},"modified":"2024-07-02T20:15:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T20:15:09","slug":"does-insurance-cover-breast-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allureesthetic.com\/blog\/does-insurance-cover-breast-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Insurance Cover Breast Reduction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance doesn\u2019t typically cover cosmetic surgery; however, breast reduction isn\u2019t always a cosmetic procedure. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allureesthetic.com\/breast\/breast-reduction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast reduction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good option for women who have physical issues caused by too much breast tissue. This problem can sometimes stress supportive parts of your body and cause pain in your back, neck, and shoulders. You may also deal with posture issues if you have too much tissue or heavy breast tissue. You might be prone to skin conditions like rashes, chafing (or other irritation), and even infections around your breasts. All of these are medical issues and may prompt your insurance to cover a breast reduction to help relieve your symptoms. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Factors That Affect The Cost Of Breast Reduction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your insurance won\u2019t cover breast reduction, what are your options? Fortunately, medical financing companies and credit cards can help you pay for your procedure over time instead of in one lump sum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say your insurance won\u2019t cover your surgery, and you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have to pay for your breast reduction out-of-pocket. You need to know what your costs will be. So, what factors influence the price of your surgery? You can expect your costs to vary depending on the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre And Post-Op Appointments<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anesthesia Dosage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surgeon\u2019s Fee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facility Choice\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional Location Expenses (Cost Of Living)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecredit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Credit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a medical credit card company, the cost of breast reduction in the United States ranges from $7,995 to $12,850, with a national average of $9,002.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Will Insurance Cover Your Breast Reduction?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, insurance will cover the cost of breast reduction if it\u2019s medically necessary. What conditions\/symptoms make breast reduction a necessity?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back, neck, or shoulder pain that won\u2019t improve with other treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated cases of skin irritation, rash, or infection around the breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing, especially when lying down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic mobility and exercise issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Insurance Criteria For Breast Reduction Coverage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While insurance may cover your breast reduction, you&#8217;ll likely have to go through a few steps to receive this coverage. One thing most insurance companies will require is that you seek alternative treatments like physical therapy or chiropractic adjustments to deal with pain and mobility issues before you can move forward with your breast reduction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been dealing with pain, skin conditions, or other issues caused by large breast tissue, talk to your doctor. Not only will they be able to provide you with the treatment you need (such as cream for skin irritation), but they can also refer you to a physical therapist or chiropractor to help with the pain. Plus, going to your doctor with the problem can help you keep a record for insurance purposes. This documentation does two things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It shows that, yes, you\u2019re having medical issues related to breast size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve been seeking alternative treatment that hasn\u2019t improved your condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you try alternative methods of treatment and don\u2019t see results, depending on your insurance, you should be eligible to receive insurance coverage for your breast reduction surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Explore Financial Options For Your Cosmetic Procedures <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hzbNXDzKTrHyVuEF7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allure Esthetic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we work with three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allureesthetic.com\/price-list\/financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure you can access the care you need without feeling the financial sting of surgery. Call or text <\/span><a href=\"tel:+12062090988\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(206) 209-0988<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about your options.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Insurance doesn\u2019t typically cover cosmetic surgery; however, breast reduction isn\u2019t always a cosmetic procedure. Breast reduction is a good option for women who have physical issues caused by too much breast tissue. This problem can sometimes stress supportive parts of your body and cause pain in your back, neck, and shoulders. 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