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Q: medicare and plastic surgery?

asked by: flaymingemberz on September 3rd, 2008

New User

I got a lap band on October 24th of 2007 and have managed to lose 107 lbs.

In addition I had four prior abdominal area surgeries and my stomach is in need of a serious lift.

Since Medi-care paid for 80 % of the lap band surgery does anyone know if it will help with this other surgery here in Missouri?

If not does anyone know of a surgical loan company that will help someone with poor credit?

Replies(2)

gurleensingh

replied on September 8th, 2008

New User

yes,i think surgical loan company will help the poor credit

zigemyster

replied on September 19th, 2008

Moderator

Yes they (surgical loan) may and interest rates will be high.

And Medicare will NOT cover surgery if not medically necessary and removing excess skin is not covered.

FYI: Medicare would pay 80% of the ALLOWED charges not 80% of the BILLED charges. Big difference.

~Zig

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