Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps bear the expense of seeking advice from another doctor before you agree to an operation.
Should your treating healthcare professional suggest you need a surgical procedure to tackle a health concern, you have the right to:
• Understand and possess information about alternative treatments
• Request another medical expert’s point of view concerning your treatment options (second opinion)
• Take part in deciding the route of your medical care according to your own wishes
When should one consider obtaining a second opinion?
It is wise to contemplate getting another medical evaluation when your doctor proposes surgery as a means to diagnose or remedy a health issue that isn’t pressing. The choice to have or postpone surgery is yours to make. Keep in mind, Medicare does not extend coverage to surgeries or medical procedures that are not considered mandatory, like cosmetic surgeries. Therefore, Medicare will not finance second opinions for surgeries or medical procedures viewed as non-essential.
