Risa Poon Professional Medical Biller

Risa, a Certified CPT Coder, has been working in medical billing since 1993. If you're considering a procedure that could be considered reconstructive surgery (vs. cosmetic surgery), Risa will work with you to see whether you qualify for insurance benefits.

"For a procedure to be considered reconstructive surgery, you must have a diagnosis related to a recognized medical condition," Risa explains. "For example, breast reduction surgery can be considered reconstructive if you are suffering from symptoms such as back pain or neck pain, and have tried more-conservative treatments without success.

"I'll help you understand whether your procedure is cosmetic or reconstructive," says Risa. "If it could be considered reconstructive, I'll review your insurance policy to see if it covers that procedure-and if so, prepare and submit the paperwork to apply for benefits."

Risa is very experienced in getting women approved for coverage of breast reconstruction surgery after breast cancer. "It's something I feel very passionate about," she says. "It can be a long approval process. We've worked with some patients for over a year."