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Home » Questions And Answers » I was wondering if BCBS covers a septoplasty for breathing purposes? I had a septo/rhinoplasty done back in 2011 and something went horribly wrong. A recent ENT doc said everything inside collapsed. Is this surgery covered at all?

I was wondering if BCBS covers a septoplasty for breathing purposes? I had a septo/rhinoplasty done back in 2011 and something went horribly wrong. A recent ENT doc said everything inside collapsed. Is this surgery covered at all?

Debster72171

Does BCBS cover a septoplasty?

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    Hi Debster72171, We would need to check your specific plan's benefits to determine whether or not this surgery might be eligible for coverage for you. Send us a private message with your plan ID and contact information and we can check on this for you. ~ Kayla

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