Eble D, Hem E. Surgical Standards of Care and Insurance Authorization of Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery.
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2024;
36:161-169. [PMID:
38184479 DOI:
10.1016/j.coms.2023.12.004]
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Abstract
Transgender and gender-diverse patients face complex, multifactorial barriers to medically necessary gender-affirming care. Insurance coverage for facial feminizing and masculinizing surgeries is one such obstacle. Providers and affiliated team members must have a comprehensive understanding of clinical standards of care, medical documentation, insurance policy and terminology, and related legislation to successfully navigate this administrative quagmire and ensure patient access to care..
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