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Insurance policies do not usually cover tubal surgery. They may cover some of the evaluation or testing before surgery without covering the surgery.
First check exclusions for:
Then, if services are not excluded, ask if they cover
If you get an approval letter, read it carefully for exclusions.
Insurance company approval does not always mean the service is covered. The claim for an approved service can be denied if the service was excluded or otherwise not covered. Check for both exclusions and coverage.
Note: The old ICD-9 codes were: