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XanaDUer2

(14,777 posts)
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:21 PM Dec 31

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?

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Tooth extraction question (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Dec 31 OP
Get some rest underpants Dec 31 #1
He's worried about the cost. rickford66 Dec 31 #2
Thank you for understanding XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #3
Sorry . don't know the answer. You should ask the Hospital and/or the oral surgeon. surfered Dec 31 #4
The woman in the dept said they take it XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #5
please read this page CurtEastPoint Dec 31 #6
Thank you XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #7
Is this scheduled or just what you think you need? OAITW r.2.0 Dec 31 #8
My Dr ordered a CT scan of my head XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #10
From what I read medicare part b Lifeafter70 Dec 31 #9
Or a cyst XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #11
Sort of iffy Timewas Dec 31 #12
Unfortunately, coverage for dental is very limited. Up until a year ago, traditional Medicare would not even cover Silent Type Dec 31 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Blue Dawn Dec 31 #14
They don't pay XanaDUer2 Jan 1 #15

underpants

(187,686 posts)
1. Get some rest
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:24 PM
Dec 31

I had my molars removed all at once and St. Patrick’s Day ‘94 I think. She wasn’t shy.

Public health place.

XanaDUer2

(14,777 posts)
7. Thank you
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:45 PM
Dec 31

I have a feeling its not covered although an abdcess could go to my brain.. I'm stuck

OAITW r.2.0

(28,885 posts)
8. Is this scheduled or just what you think you need?
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:46 PM
Dec 31

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

(14,777 posts)
10. My Dr ordered a CT scan of my head
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:49 PM
Dec 31

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

(388 posts)
9. From what I read medicare part b
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 06:48 PM
Dec 31

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.

Timewas

(2,340 posts)
12. Sort of iffy
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 07:52 PM
Dec 31

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

(7,558 posts)
13. Unfortunately, coverage for dental is very limited. Up until a year ago, traditional Medicare would not even cover
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 08:18 PM
Dec 31

extracting teeth when it’s required for radiation therapy for head and neck cancers.

Good luck.

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