When is it possible for the health insurance company to cover the costs?
The removal of xanthelasma is equivalent to a cosmetic treatment. It is not part of the medical services. Therefore the costs are not paid by the statutory health insurance companies.
However, it is possible that privately insured persons may receive reimbursement. If in individual cases there is a medical indication for the removal of xanthelasma, it may be possible for the health insurance company to cover the costs.
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