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I Have Scoliois and my Breast Are 36 Dd Am 5 Feet Tall Weight 130 Pounds?

I Have Scoliois and my Breast Are 36 Dd Am 5 Feet Tall Weight 130 Pounds?

I Have Scoliois and my Breast Are 36 Dd Am 5 Feet Tall Weight 130 Pounds?

Q: I have scolois n get a lot of back pain and discomfort. My bra size is 36dd am 56 of age, and I weight 130 would my insurance pay for it .i have united health care.

A: It is difficult to predict the behavior of health insurance companies. It sounds like you might benefit from a breast reduction. In order for the insurance company to consider your claim, you should start with a visit to your primary care physician. He or she will need to examine you and document any issues you are having as a result of your large breasts. You will need documentation that you have tried conservative measures like physical therapy and NSAID pain medications. At that point you can see a board certified plastic surgeon who accepts your insurance. He or she will submit a precertification request to your insurance and they will respond. The time and aggravation involved in the precertification process can be daunting. Many of my patients find it is much easier to pick their own surgeon and pay out of pocket for the procedure. Even if they do ultimately approve the procedure, many insurance companies impose strict regulations about the amount of breast tissue to be removed. You may also find that you have limited options about where your procedure is performed (hospital vs outpatient surgery center) and thus the scheduling of your surgery. Best of luck to you!