The world of private insurance billing has changed in that federal and state authorities will be brought in for claims of insurance fraud. In the old days, if a claim was denied it was denied. If it was approved, that was the end of it. There are dermatology and plastic surgery physicians who understand what procedures are covered (rhinoplasty due to deviated septum/sleep issues, laser treatments for serious rosacea or acne scars, etc.)where those procedures will also improve appearance. There are other patients and physicians who push the envelope to create a diagnosis in order to get insurance reimbursement. The issue is where is the line? How far should doctors go to help patients get insurance coverage for cosmetic treatments? In today's world, a recent case can show the legal issues present when patients' insurance is billed for for cosmetic procedures.On or about February 26, 2018, Erik M. Schabert, 48, a physician, and his ex-wife,…
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