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How long does it take a insurance company to approve a breast reduction?

If your doctor's office has submitted all your medical documentation with your request it should be about 2 weeks. many insurance companies have turn around times in which a determination must be made. If your request gets denied, do not get disappointed it maybe because your doctor did not submit all the necessary information. Such as any physical therephy notes, any documentation of any meds used to reduce pain, or documentation of any yeast or sores underneath the breast area.There is no "standard" of time. However, for something like a breast reduction, it may take a little longer than a regular medical condition. This is because they must make sure it is medically necessary and not cosmetic.I'd wait 2-3 weeks, then call your doctor.Expect it to take 3-9 months.4-6 weeks.

After two weeks, call your ins co to make sure the paperwork is there and they are reviewing it. At four weeks call to see if they have come to a decision.