Indiana § 27-1-37.5-1.9 "Cosmetic surgery"

Indiana Statutes

§ 27-1-37.5-1.9 — "Cosmetic surgery"

Indiana § 27-1-37.5-1.9

Title 27INSURANCE

Art. 1DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

Ch. 37.5Health Care Service Prior Authorization

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Ind. Code § 27-1-37.5-1.9 (2026).

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9.

(a)As used in this chapter, "cosmetic surgery" means any procedure that:

(1)is directed at improving the patient's appearance; and

(2)does not meaningfully:

(A)promote the proper function of the body; or

(B)prevent or treat illness or disease.

(b)The term does not include the following:

(1)A procedure that is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a:

(A)congenital abnormality;

(B)personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma; or

(C)disfiguring disease.

(2)A procedure related to the treatment of breast cancer.

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9. (a) As used in this chapter, "cosmetic
surgery" means any procedure that:
(1) is directed at improving the patient's appearance; and
(2) does not meaningfully:
(A) promote the proper function of the body; or
(B) prevent or treat illness or disease.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A procedure that is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising
from or directly related to a:
(A) congenital abnormality;
(B) personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma; or
(C) disfiguring disease.
(2) A procedure related to the treatment of breast cancer.