Tooth extraction question
I'm supposed to have a tooth extracted that has either a cyst or abscess with possible sinus involvement. I'm having it as outpatient in a hospital. Traditional Medicare may not cover the cost. An oral surgeon will be doing it. Its not cosmetic. I'm on antibiotic in case its an abscess.
From what I'm reading. Anyone experience something like this, and was it covered?

underpants
(190,833 posts)I had my molars removed all at once and St. Patrick’s Day ‘94 I think. She wasn’t shy.
Public health place.
rickford66
(5,865 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)That's exactly what I'm worried about
surfered
(7,007 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)But maybe not for my condition. Worrisome
CurtEastPoint
(19,464 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)I have a feeling its not covered although an abdcess could go to my brain.. I'm stuck
OAITW r.2.0
(30,332 posts)If scheduled, didn't they explain the net costs you are liable for? If tooth extractions are what you are contemplating. I'd figure on $500/tooth without insurance. But I could be totally wrong. Good luck. Hope you get the help you need.
XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)Due to pain. They discovered a cyst or abscess in a molar with possible sinus involvement. Its my Dr who is sending me and gave me antibiotic in case its abscess
Lifeafter70
(535 posts)Should cover some of oral surgeon charges. Coverage depends on reason for removal. If it's just because of abcess, not much is covered.
Good luck an abcess should not be ignored.
XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)They cannot tell
Timewas
(2,442 posts)But it al depends on how they write it up, there are code numbers they use and they are what decides what gets covered..... Hospital should be able to tell you what part you will be liable for.
Silent Type
(9,647 posts)extracting teeth when it’s required for radiation therapy for head and neck cancers.
Good luck.
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XanaDUer2
(15,752 posts)Fuck this country