Teeth extraction covered by Medicare?
My husband had surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for stage four oral cancer in 2021. Now he needs all of his teeth removed in a hospital setting because of the difficulties putting him under sedation. Has anyone had this covered by Medicare?
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I don’t know for certain the correct response to your inquiry however in a hospital setting, I see no reason this procedure would be turned down by Medicare.
I have worked through teeth issues from private insurance on into the Medicare years and found Medicare much more accepting of dental requirements for surgery than private insurance which often sees dental as a red flag.
Just to be clear, Medicare as in standard Medicare, not any Advantage plans.