Vein disease is a common affliction that affects nearly 80 million men and women nationwide, yet many of these individuals do not seek care due to financial restrictions. Whether your venous concerns are aesthetic or medically necessary, health care in America is not cheap. As of 2011, the annual estimated cost of chronic vein disease was a grand total of $3 billion in the U.S. alone. The good news is that the experts at Chicago Vein Care Center can provide some insight into getting the best varicose vein treatment in Chicago at an affordable price.
Insurance providers may be willing to cover some of the costs in some cases
A common question current and potential patients ask is “Will insurance cover the cost of my procedure?” The answer is not a simple yes or no, but depends on several variables including the insurance carrier, your type of coverage, and medical necessity. More and more insurance providers these days recognize the medical need for getting varicose vein treatments such as vein removal in Chicago and will cover some or all of the cost under certain circumstances, such as severe symptoms and complications. Others may only require proof of venous reflux as shown on an ultrasound assessment of the leg veins.
Some of the more advanced procedures in practice today are still unfortunately considered experimental and will not be covered. Cosmetic treatments, such as spider vein treatment, are not considered medically necessary and are not typically covered by insurance. There are many other factors that exist within each individual policy. To be certain of your coverage, contact your insurance provider to find out the specific qualifications required by your carrier’s policy.
If this all sounds confusing, it is! That is why the dedicated team at Chicago Vein Care Center takes the time to help you navigate through this important and detailed process. Once Dr. Castro, a top Chicago vascular doctor, has assessed your condition and created a treatment plan, we start the insurance process with your provider and keep you informed of your coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses.
Getting treatment in the early stages of vein disease may save you time and money in the long run.
If you want to get treatment prior to developing more serious symptoms and complications, it is still possible. Getting a simple procedure now before surgeries that are more complicated are necessary can be the more affordable option. Once severe effects of vein disease such as pain and skin ulcers set in, you may actually have to take time off work. If the side effects are severe enough, it is possible to lose mobility and become unable to work at all. Instead of waiting around for something like this to happen, seek treatment as soon as you can.
A venous assessment and consultation with Dr. Ramon Castro is free!
Dr. Castro and his team of Chicago vein experts offer free vein screenings to the public several times throughout the year. At these screening events, individuals receive a complementary ultrasound examination of the legs. If it is determined that your are, in fact, suffering from vein disease, Dr. Castro can speak directly with you about your condition and possibilities for immediate and long-term treatment.
Call us today at 773-283-7887 to learn more about services and find out about upcoming venous health screenings. We look forward to hearing from you!