The majority of requests for coverage for panniculectomy are for patients who have sustained significant weight loss, or who remain morbidly obese. Because ...

Removal of excess skin may be considered MEDICALLY NECESSARY after significant weight loss in individuals with stable weight with recurrent documented rashes or ...

20 мая 2024 г. · The Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans may cover liposuction surgery for lipedema, including lipectomy of subcutaneous tissue.

Reduction mammoplasty/breast reduction are considered cosmetic and, therefore, non-covered when the above medical necessity is not met. The written request must ...

If the weight loss is the result of bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty/panniculectomy should not be performed until at least 18 months after bariatric surgery ...

If your patient is covered under a different Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, please refer to the Medical Policies of that plan.

Cosmetic surgery is typically a standard exclusion in the plan of benefits administered by this health plan. Please review specific contract verbiage for ...

20 мая 2022 г. · If the weight loss is secondary to bariatric surgery ALL of the following must be met: a. a minimum of 18 months has elapsed from the date ...

However, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) may cover it if it's medically necessary. This includes cases where liposuction is part of weight loss surgery. Medical ...