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Is There Any Help For Corrective Surgery From A Lumpectomy?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Benton, KY

I opted for a lumpectomy,which resulted in an unbalanced of my breast,1up & 1 down,I saw a cosmetic surgeon but was told that medicare,which is all I have,would not cover the charges.It's not noticeable with the proper bra but I have to say it does bother me a little.Is there any financial help out there to get this done?I live in the state of Ky if that makes any difference.I would really like to have something done,can't believe medicare doesn't consider it to be reconstructive,just… read more

June 22, 2013
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A MyBCTeam Member

Unfortunately for me it looks like the law covers reconstruction for mastectomy,I saw no mention of lumpectomy but I will continue to inquire at my oncologist maybe he will have another plastic surgeon to send me to.Thanks for all the info & if anyone has anything to add,I will continue to read the replies.

July 4, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

i was told by my surgeon that everyone was entitled by law to leave the hospital with symectrical breast. I had cancer in both breasts 2 lumpectomies with wide margins and basically a breast reduction. With medicare which I will be on next year...maybe it has something to do with the choice of words or codes that the doc used. Reconstruction should be something you are entitled to.It certainly is not cosmetic. Please look into this a little more and let us know about what you find out Hugs

June 29, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

It also covered surgery after lumpectomy.

July 5, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

Heres the information on the Federal laws.

http://www.plasticsurgery.org/reconstructive-pr...

July 3, 2013
A MyBCTeam Member

By Federal law you are covered for any plastic surgery you might need on your breast after lumpectomy or mastectomy.

July 3, 2013

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