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Breast Resection Weight Prediction and Insurance Reimbursement in Reduction Mammaplasty: Which Scale Is Reliable?
Plast Reconstr Surg
October 2022
From the Divisions of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic Rochester and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.
Article Synopsis
- The study reviews the effectiveness of various scales (Schnur, Appel, Descamps, Galveston) for predicting resection weights in breast reduction surgery, crucial for insurance coverage.
- The Appel scale emerged as the most accurate, especially for patients with higher body mass index and those under 50, while the Schnur scale showed a low correlation with actual weights, overestimating in many cases.
- Approximately 15.56% of patients faced insurance denials, with a significant number being for resection weights under 500 g, highlighting the importance of accurate weight prediction for medical necessity.