Community Conversation => Transitioning => Facial feminization surgery => Topic started by: TransgenderTarheel on January 19, 2017, 12:06:14 PM Return to Full Version
Title: OK, I am Post-Op, But Would Like To Get BA and/or FFS Paid By Insurance
Post by: TransgenderTarheel on January 19, 2017, 12:06:14 PM
Post by: TransgenderTarheel on January 19, 2017, 12:06:14 PM
OK..so I am post-op male to female, completed surgery in 2002...recently got my birth certificate changed thanks to North Carolina's stupid law (guess where I am lucky enough to live??)
Of course, since I got the surgery in 2002, I paid out of pocket for it, and I ended up going to Bangkok, Thailand...as it was all I could afford, but the outcome was good.
I am talking with my insurance company now, BCBSNC...they say FFS is not covered...but BA is. At this point I will take anything and everything I can get...I had to pay for my initial surgery out of pocket, so I kinda sorta feel like I am owed here, yaknow? I would have HAD a lot of the extra stuff done, but for lack on money at the time...so I did get the bottom surgery and I am not all that pleased with my final breast size...I barely fill a B cup.
Anyway...if anyone could offer some insight on FFS possibility...or on BA this would be great. Probably BA, CPT 19324-19325 are going to be a lot easier...just a guess.
Of course, since I got the surgery in 2002, I paid out of pocket for it, and I ended up going to Bangkok, Thailand...as it was all I could afford, but the outcome was good.
I am talking with my insurance company now, BCBSNC...they say FFS is not covered...but BA is. At this point I will take anything and everything I can get...I had to pay for my initial surgery out of pocket, so I kinda sorta feel like I am owed here, yaknow? I would have HAD a lot of the extra stuff done, but for lack on money at the time...so I did get the bottom surgery and I am not all that pleased with my final breast size...I barely fill a B cup.
Anyway...if anyone could offer some insight on FFS possibility...or on BA this would be great. Probably BA, CPT 19324-19325 are going to be a lot easier...just a guess.
Title: Re: OK, I am Post-Op, But Would Like To Get BA and/or FFS Paid By Insurance
Post by: TransgenderTarheel on January 19, 2017, 12:38:12 PM
Post by: TransgenderTarheel on January 19, 2017, 12:38:12 PM
OK, so BCBSNC is suppposed to be setting me up with a case manager...is this familiar to annyone here...this is all new to me.
Supposedly they are supposed to handle all the requirements...seems that the only requirement be that I am currently on hormones which I am...
Mght as well get something out of my insurance, ya know? Not like I can manage to get my diabetic supplies without a heck of a fight...
Supposedly they are supposed to handle all the requirements...seems that the only requirement be that I am currently on hormones which I am...
Mght as well get something out of my insurance, ya know? Not like I can manage to get my diabetic supplies without a heck of a fight...
Title: Re: OK, I am Post-Op, But Would Like To Get BA and/or FFS Paid By Insurance
Post by: Jacqueline on January 25, 2017, 09:36:33 AM
Post by: Jacqueline on January 25, 2017, 09:36:33 AM
Hi,
Didn't catch a name but welcome to the site.
I am of little to no help to you but using google to look up your questions. I am pretty sure we have some members from NC. We have members all over the place. So, I will let them touch base with you.
I hope you get the info you need.
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment to:
Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.
With warmth,
Joanna
Didn't catch a name but welcome to the site.
I am of little to no help to you but using google to look up your questions. I am pretty sure we have some members from NC. We have members all over the place. So, I will let them touch base with you.
I hope you get the info you need.
I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment to:
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