Breast Reconstruction
Know Your Post-Mastectomy Options
Breast reconstruction utilizes several plastic surgery techniques to restore a breast to near normal shape and appearance following mastectomy.
How much does breast reconstruction cost?
The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act is a federal law passed in 1998 that requires all group health plans that cover mastectomies to also provide coverage for reconstructive surgery as well as other post-mastectomy benefits (such as an external breast prosthesis or lymphedema treatment).
Breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer is considered a reconstructive procedure and should be covered by health insurance. However, your coverage may only provide a portion of the total fee. Be sure to consult with your insurance company in advance of any surgery.
Breast reconstruction costs may include:
- Surgeon's fee
- Hospital or surgical facility costs
- Anesthesia fees
- Prescriptions for medication
- Post-surgery garments
- Medical tests and imaging
When choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction, remember that the surgeon's experience and your comfort with him or her are just as important as the final cost of the surgery.
Surgeons In Your Area
Lambros Viennas, MD
915 Olentangy River Road Suite 2140 Ohio State Un...Columbus, OH 43212
William Abouhassan, MD
285 East State St. Suite 600 Ohiohealth / Ohio St...Columbus, OH 43215
Lambros Viennas, MD
915 Olentangy River Road Suite 2140 Ohio State Un...Columbus, OH 43212
William Abouhassan, MD
285 East State St. Suite 600 Ohiohealth / Ohio St...Columbus, OH 43215