Sticker Shock may hold many patients back from getting the medical help they so desperately need. The thing is, vein treatment isn’t a cosmetic procedure. It is deemed by most insurance companies as medically necessary. Because of this, it is generally paid for under most policy inclusions.
Before writing it off as an expense your budget simply can’t withstand take the time to talk to a Vein Specialist and make that call to your insurance provider.
Nothing is more important than your health. What do insurance companies look for in order to deem your condition as medically necessary?
There are 11 standard symptoms that must fit in order for it to be considered non-elective.
- Aching legs
- Leg heaviness
- Painful legs
- Burning sensations
- Cramping
- Itching legs
- Throbbing sensations
- RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) Your legs twitch involuntarily at night as you are trying to fall asleep.
- Leg swelling and edema
- Darkening of the skin and discoloration
- Ulcerations on the legs caused by venous insufficiency
Vein issues start with a smaller onset and gradually over time progress.
Over time vein disease spreads because the weakened veins cannot contain the blood due to pressure and they are unable to help pump it back up to the heart normally. As the blood pools, the veins stretch and weaken, even occasionally bursting leading to blood bruises and ulcerations and yes, more varicose veins and more associated health risks which can even lead up to blood clots and DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) – this can put you at risk for pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack.
While varicose veins are generally covered, spider veins are often not. It is best to check with your insurance provider before scheduling treatment to confirm specific coverages.
Let West Florida Vein Center help. We work with many major insurance providers and can do the legwork for you, no pun intended. Give The West Florida Vein Center a call today (727) 712-3233 or visit online by going to www.westfloridaveincenter.com.