Insurance Coverage Cherry Angiomas

I'm considering getting some cherry angiomas removed but I'm concerned about the cost. Does insurance typically cover this kind of procedure, or is it considered purely cosmetic?

In most cases, cherry angioma removal is considered cosmetic since these lesions are benign and don't pose health risks. That means insurance usually won't cover it. However, if an angioma is in a location where it gets frequently irritated or bleeds regularly, you might be able to make a case for medical necessity. It's worth checking with your insurance provider, but you should probably plan on paying out of pocket. Costs can vary quite a bit depending on the method used and how many you're having removed.

Yeah, I paid out of pocket for mine. It wasn't cheap, but it also wasn't as expensive as I'd feared. The cost per angioma goes down if you're having multiple removed in one session. For me, it was worth it because they really bothered me cosmetically. I had about fifteen removed during one appointment with laser cherry angioma removal. The whole thing took less than an hour. If you're budgeting for this, I'd suggest getting a consultation first so you know exactly what you're looking at. This article has some good information about the procedure: https://bellasanamedspa.com/blog/angioma-removal-safe-and-effective-removal.