Medicare Coverage for Post-Weight-Loss Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in Australia

Can Medicare cover a tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) after weight loss in Australia? The answer is sometimes — but only when strict medical criteria are met. In this podcast, Specialist Surgeon Dr Bernard Beldholm explains when post-weight-loss abdominoplasty may qualify for Medicare, which MBS item numbers apply, and what documentation must exist before surgery is even considered. Many patients…