Are breast augmentation surgery expenses and medical insurance reimbursable
Breast augmentation surgery is a surgical operation that changes the shape and size of the breast by inserting a prosthesis or injecting autologous fat to achieve the purpose of breast augmentation. For the people who need breast augmentation surgery, they are very concerned about the cost and whether medical insurance can be reimbursed.
Cost composition and factors
The cost of breast augmentation surgery is determined by many factors. First of all, the operation costs usually include preoperative examination, operation costs, anesthesia costs and postoperative nursing costs. Secondly, the operation cost is also related to the geographical location of the hospital, the level of the hospital, the experience and reputation of doctors and other factors.
It is difficult to generalize the specific figures of the operation costs, because the prices of different hospitals and regions vary greatly. Taking a Grade III Grade A hospital in Beijing as an example, generally speaking, the cost of breast augmentation surgery is about 20000 to 50000 yuan. In some more high-end private hospitals, the price may be higher. In addition, the prosthesis materials required for surgery will also have an impact on the cost. The prices of prostheses of different materials and brands are also different.
It should be noted that the cost does not include clothes, bras and nursing supplies required for breast augmentation surgery. These costs shall be borne by the operator.
Medical insurance reimbursement
At present, in mainland China, breast augmentation surgery is generally not covered by the medical insurance policy, and cannot obtain medical insurance reimbursement. This is because breast augmentation surgery is not included in the medical insurance list. Therefore, the surgeon needs to pay for the operation at his own expense.
However, it should be noted that the medical insurance policy may be adjusted at any time, and the specific situation may vary by region and time. Some local medical insurance policies may have partial reimbursement for breast augmentation surgery under special circumstances. Therefore, before deciding on surgery, the surgeon can consult the hospital or the local medical insurance department to understand the specific local medical insurance policy.
Other expenses and precautions
After knowing the cost of breast augmentation surgery, we also need to consider other additional costs and precautions.
First, in addition to the operation cost, postoperative recovery is as important as nursing. The operator needs to carry out recovery care according to the doctor's guidance, and may need to purchase some nursing supplies and drugs to assist recovery, and these costs also need to be borne by themselves.
Secondly, breast augmentation surgery is a kind of surgery, which has certain risks and complications. When selecting hospitals and doctors for surgery, hospitals and doctors with qualifications, experience and good reputation should be selected to minimize the risk of surgery.
Finally, the surgeon should understand and communicate with the doctor in detail before the operation, and have a clear understanding of the operation process and postoperative effects, which will help the surgeon to make correct decisions and avoid dissatisfaction caused by preoperative and postoperative differences.
Summary
The cost of breast augmentation surgery is an important issue for people who need surgery. Surgical expenses include many factors, and medical insurance is usually not reimbursable. The operator shall bear the operation cost and postoperative nursing cost. Select a regular, qualified and experienced hospital and doctor, and fully understand the operation information and precautions before the operation, which is helpful to ensure the operation effect and postoperative recovery.
