When might my surgery be covered by my insurance?
If our surgeons feel your procedure
should be done for medical necessity, we will send a request for pre-authorization to your insurance company. It is
your insurance company's decision if they will provide coverage for you. Your insurance coverage depends on the policy
you have with them and your specific situation. Each company has their own guidelines concerning medical necessity and
what they consider cosmetic in nature.
A very important part of being an informed patient, is understanding your insurance
benefits. FIRST ...Plastic surgery does not necessarily mean cosmetic surgery! Many carriers see "plastic
surgery" and assume their insured is trying to have a cosmetic procedure performed at the insurance's expense.
Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order
to improve appearance. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures
of the body generally to improve function and restore a normal appearance. It is unethical and fraudulant
for a practice to represent any cosmetic procedure as reconstructive
Do you offer financing or payment
plans?
Cosmetic procedures must be paid in full before the surgery date. When you are having an insurance
covered procedure, only the patient portion, not anticipated to be paid by your insurance is due before the surgery date.
This would include your deductible or co-pay.
We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, and will accept personal checks
if they are received 10 business days before your surgery.
Surgery Financing is offered through Care Credit for Cosmetic
and Insurance Covered procedures to assist you with your deductible and co-insurance payments. We participate in several
plan options, including 6 Months with no interest. You may apply on-line at www.carecredit.com or by phone by calling 1-800-365-8295.