Medicare says no dice on tooth extractions prior to radiation. When I first went to MDACC they sent me to dental. I had 3-4 lower teeth that would need to come out if I was to have radiation. Next morning I get a call from business office giving me a price for these extractions and informing me of medicare policy regarding dental. Turned out that radiation was not recommended so I never did any type of follow up on this. If I'm not mistaken, they also mentioned that any type of replacement dentures for these extractions also not covered.
Just for your information of course!!!


Age 67, SCC Larynx/Voice Box (T1-N0-M0)
Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy 4/29/06.