July 08, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the process like for traveling to PRMA for breast reconstruction? Handling all PRMA’s out of state patients, I get daily questions on how the process works for patients traveling to us from outside of Texas. It really is a fairly simple process… To begin, I […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Does insurance pay for breast reconstruction? As a breast cancer survivor, you may have questions about insurance coverage for breast reconstruction. We understand that insurance can be complicated and confusing, so we reached out to our insurance expert, Sharon Lacey, to help clear up some of the confusion. Here are […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction is a major surgery that requires planning, support, and 4-6 weeks of recovery time. The exact length of time off work after a DIEP flap will depend on several factors, including your age, overall health, and type of job. More physical jobs require more time off […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Changes in medical coding by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will severely limit the breast reconstruction options women have available through insurance, potentially making procedures like the DIEP flap a viable choice only for the very wealthy. “It’s Only Coding” Until recently, DIEP flap breast reconstruction and […]
Join the fight All Women Should Have Access To Modern, Muscle-Preserving Breast Reconstruction DIEP flap breast reconstruction and other advanced, modern microsurgical breast reconstruction procedures (like the GAP flap, thigh flaps and stacked flaps) currently have unique billing codes, known as “S-codes”. These specialized billing codes were created to allow US plastic surgeons to bill […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The day I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I met with my GP and he recommended that I have a double mastectomy and immediate DIEP flap reconstruction. At that point, I had the option of a lumpectomy but didn’t feel comfortable with that. I felt there was too much of […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is exercise after breast reconstruction possible? Yes, it is even A.W.I.N! How about strength training? Absolutely and yes, A.W.I.N.! My A.W.I.N. acronym is meant to inspire you, motivate you, and share with you my tips on the value of exercise and how to begin thinking about weight training. In 2014, […]
October 25, 2022 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Traveling long distances for surgery continues to be a significant worry for breast reconstruction patients… but it doesn’t have to be. Many people must travel to another state or country to find experienced surgeons skilled at performing advanced reconstructive techniques (such as the DIEP flap and TruSense℠). […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin It can be very challenging to be open and honest about a breast cancer diagnosis with children of any age. However, keeping a diagnosis a secret from your loved ones can be more harmful than helpful. Children are very perceptive. They can tell when something is wrong through changes in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are many questions and concerns regarding insurance costs for breast reconstruction surgery. It’s important to know as much as you can about your insurance coverage options and whether the procedure will be affordable for you. Continue reading as Tabetha, our dedicated Patient Liaison, and Jessie, our Cycle Revenue Manager, […]
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