Does Medicare pay for surgical implants?

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asked Jan 22, 2022 in Other- Health by AutarkWoman (1,190 points)
Does Medicare pay for surgical implants?

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answered Jan 24, 2022 by Amanda Magallanes (340 points)

It depends on many factors, for example, for what reasons and where you will receive a prosthesis. You also need to check whether such conditions are spelled out in your health insurance. For more accurate information, you can contact the specialist on this site SmartMedicare.

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answered Jan 24, 2022 by Minty (132,850 points)
Medicare will pay for surgical implants that are deemed medically necessary.

Medicare will not pay for surgical implants that are cosmetic such as breast implants or any non medical surgical implants.

However if you need a surgical implant that is medically necessary then Medicare will pay for the cost of the surgical implant.

Cosmetic surgical implants will need to be paid out of pocket which can be very expensive.

Also dental implants are not covered under Medicare but dental insurance will cover dental implants.

Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, does not cover dental implants (nor does it cover routine dental care).

Some Medicare Advantage plans may include routine dental services.

Some dental insurance plans might cover some of the costs of dental implants.

The implant cost is especially important for bundled payments.

Hospitals in 67 regions of the country are participating in bundled payments for orthopedic surgery in Medicare patients, and many others around the country are voluntarily participating in bundles with private and government payers.

Medicare will cover penile implant surgery if your doctor has decided that it's medically necessary for ED in your case.

Penile implant surgery is considered an outpatient procedure, meaning that Medicare Part B typically covers it.

Pain medications and antibiotics will be covered under your Medicare Part D plan.

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