Because most third-party payers do not pay for cosmetic surgery, the physician must carefully document ____ to ensure reimbursement for noncosmetic procedures.

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Medical necessity is important to document in order to justify payment for non-cosmetic procedures by third-party payers. Prognosis and treatment plan may also be important to document but do not directly relate to reimbursement for non-cosmetic procedures.

Because Most Third-Party Payers Do Not Pay for Cosmetic Surgery