[Cocoline Clinic] Can You Get Rhinoplasty Through Insurance?

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September is definitely the month that starts to feel like the year is coming to an end. And now, half of September has already passed.

Today, we’re sharing information from Cocoline Clinic about insurance-covered nose surgery.

If you are considering surgery because of nasal congestion, you may be able to undergo surgery and correction through rhinoplasty using your existing insurance plan.

The cases covered by insurance are as follows:

1. Hypertrophic rhinitis

This is the rhinitis we commonly know. Rhinitis is an inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa, so it falls under nasal conditions that can be covered by insurance.

2. Deviated septum

The septal cartilage is what keeps the center of the nose aligned. If this cartilage becomes bent, it can cause breathing problems or nasal congestion, and in severe cases, it can lead to rhinitis, so it is one of the nasal conditions eligible for insurance coverage.

3. Nasal valve stenosis

The nasal valve is, simply put, the roof of the nose.

Some people have a narrowed nasal roof, and since this can also affect breathing, it is a nasal condition that can be covered by insurance.

4. Closed reduction

Lastly, there is closed reduction. Simply put, closed reduction refers to a procedure used to realign fractured bone fragments when the nasal bone has been broken due to trauma.

In these four cases, insurance coverage is possible, so after surgery you can submit the required documents and receive a partial reimbursement for the surgical cost. (The reimbursement rate may vary depending on your individual insurance plan or whether you are enrolled in additional riders, so it is best to check with the insurance company you are subscribed to.)

Did you know that insurance reimbursement can be denied?

Yes, that’s right.

Usually, insurance reimbursement involves issuing documents after all procedures at the hospital are completed, and then submitting those documents to the insurance company. Because of this, if the application is submitted through the wrong process, the reimbursement request may be rejected.

So if you are considering insurance reimbursement, it may be a good idea to also consider a safe way to receive 100% reimbursement at an otolaryngology specialist clinic.

Cocoline Clinic has an otolaryngology specialist with 20 years of experience on site as the lead medical staff. In addition, since Director Kim Seon-gu personally oversees everything from consultation to surgical treatment, you can visit with peace of mind.

Nose surgery is closely related to breathing, so it is very important to carefully review each detail. If you read the columns on Cocoline Clinic’s blog and gather enough information before your consultation, you will be able to receive a higher-quality consultation.

Thank you.