Will my Health Insurance pay for a Nose Job?

Answer:
Not likely unless it is necessary. A Rhinoplasty—the correct term for a nose job— is cosmetic surgery.

Most insurance plans don’t cover cosmetic surgery; they only cover surgery that’s medically necessary, for example, surgery that’s needed to correct a damaged or deformed nose.

However, you might be able to get your nose re-shaped at the same time as any corrective surgery you might need. Although you’ll still have to pay for the nose job, it should be a little less expensive than it would be otherwise given than it’s being performed at the same time as the medical procedure. Rhinoplasty usually costs between $3000 and $8000.

Consult with your Health Insurance Company and ask if they would cover any cosmetic surgery.


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