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3. Doesn't matter who does the procedure, it matters if the removal can be justified...

Fri Jun 8, 2012, 06:39 PM

Jun 2012

as 'medically necessary'.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Peregrine Took Jun 2012 OP

If it is considered a 'cosmetic' procedure Medicare won't pay for it. n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2012 #1

No, just a big old honkin' cyst that has to go. Peregrine Took Jun 2012 #2

Doesn't the doctor's office take care of that? trof Jun 2012 #4