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Second Surgical Opinion

Health insurance plans may require a second opinion about the appropriateness of a surgery before providing coverage for the procedure. The opinion will be requested from a qualified physician.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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