Great Blogs and Information about Medicare for plastic surgery by Dr Scott Turner FRACS(Plas) – Top Plastic Surgeon in Newcastle & Sydney NSW Australia. Expert at Breast, Body and Nose Surgery
How to get Medicare and Insurance to pay for Fat Grafting to Breasts or Face? Can you get Medicare to cover Fat Grafting to Breasts/Face? Some patients get coverage for fat grafting to breasts and face through Medicare in Australia using the NEW Medicare item numbers 45589, 45535, and 45534. It is of critical importance
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How to get Medicare and Insurance to pay for Breast Implant Removal Can you get Medicare to cover Breast Implant Removal? Many patients get coverage for breast implant removal through Medicare in Australia using the popular Medicare item numbers 45554, 45551, and 45548. The procedure must be seen as a medical necessity by your surgeon
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How to Get Medicare and Insurance to Pay for Breast Lift Surgery Can You Get Medicare to Cover Breast Lift? Many patients get coverage for breast lift through Medicare in Australia using the popular Medicare item numbers 45558 and 45556. The procedure must be seen as a medical necessity by your surgeon and Medicare. It
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How to get Medicare and Health Insurance to Help Pay for Eyelid Surgery Can you get Medicare to Cover Eyelid Surgery? Some patients get Medicare coverage for eyelid surgery through item numbers 45617 and 45620. However, to justify the claim, the surgical procedure must be seen as a medical necessity by the surgeon as well
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How to get Medicare and Insurance to help pay for Abdominoplasty Surgery URGENT UPDATE – The Australian Government has reinstated a Medicare Item Number for an abdominoplasty for some post-pregnancy patients with Diastasis Recti (Split Tummy Muscles) if you are eligible and meet the new criteria. This new Medicare item number -30175 started on 1st
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How to get Medicare and Health Insurance to help pay for a Nose Surgery like Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty Can you get Medicare to cover Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures. Despite the popularity, a lot of patients are confused about whether there is Medicare for nose surgery or
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How to get Medicare and Insurance to pay for Gynecomastia or Male Breast Reduction Surgery Can you get Medicare Coverage for Gynecomastia Surgery? Many patients wishing to undergo Gynecomastia or male breast reduction surgery can get Australian Medicare cover for gynecomastia surgery by using item number 31525. However, the surgery must be regarded as medically
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How to get Medicare and Insurance to pay for Breast Reduction Surgery Can you get Medicare to cover Breast Reduction? Many patients get coverage for breast reduction through Medicare in Australia using the popular Medicare item number 45523. The procedure must be seen as a medical necessity by your surgeon and Medicare. It essentially means
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