Medicare covers most surgery, in or out of the hospital, as long as the procedure is considered medically necessary. Routine cosmetic surgery is normally not a covered item but most reconstructive surgery is covered. Your surgeon should be aware of Medicare rules and can advise you. If in doubt, ask your surgeon.
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If a surgery is considered to be medically necessary by your physician, then Medicare will cover it (regardless of whether it's an inpatient or outpatient procedure - assuming you have both Part A & Part B of Medicare).
Elective procedures (e.g. cosmetic surgeries) would not be covered by Medicare and you would have to pay for it 100% out of your own pocket.
If you're unsure if your surgery would be covered, ask your doctor or call Medicare directly to find out.
I hope the input helps - please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.
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Elective procedures (e.g. cosmetic surgeries) would not be covered by Medicare and you would have to pay for it 100% out of your own pocket.
If you're unsure if your surgery would be covered, ask your doctor or call Medicare directly to find out.
I hope the input helps - please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.