HAIR LOSS
Hair loss can be an emotional and traumatic experience. By downloading this app, you will find out where you fit in the wig world. Whether you have experienced hair loss due to cancer, scalp disorders, illness, chemicals, or stress this app is designed to help you pick out your new look during this difficult time.
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FAQ Questions
1.) Will I lose my edges from wearing wigs?
The goal of wearing a wig is to protect your hair not damage it. With installing your units properly you will not experience any hair loss or damage.
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2.) I have never worn a wig before how do I start?
This question goes a little deeper considering you may want a wig for hair loss issues or and overall new look. It's great to have an ideal look in mind, that way you have a starting point. I would suggest before committing to a wig stop by your local beauty supply and try some on to get an idea of what you like and don't like.
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3.) Will my wig fall off?
The fear of your new look sliding off is a deal-breaker. This was an issue in the early 2000s now we have so many new Techniques this should be the least of your worries. Securing your unit with a wig grip goes a long way.
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4.) Will the wig make me hot?
It's just like any other protective style, it's another layer added to your head. When searching for a unit make sure you get a well-Ventilated cap. It will allow air to Circulate Freely.
Did you know, that if you are like so many of the men and women out there that need a wig for a medical reason (Cancer-related wig or Alopecia wig) you may be eligible for reimbursement from your current health insurance provider? In fact, most insurance companies will cover between 80% and 100% of the purchase price of a wig or hairpiece for medically related hair replacement purposes.
The key is knowing what insurance companies look for. A claim submitted with the term "wig" or ”unit” will more than likely be rejected by insurance companies because it is seen as a cosmetic expense while referring to the same product as a "Cranial Hair Prosthesis" necessary for medically related hair loss will just as often result in a paid claim as a medical necessity. Along with submitting a written prescription from a medical professional, it is important to send a personal note detailing the psychological effect the hair loss has had on you.
How to File Your Initial Insurance Claim
Receive a letter or prescription from your doctor for a “Cranial Hair Prosthesis.” A prescription should include a diagnosis code, we will use this code when generating an invoice for submission to insurance.
Use the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS) codes: S8095 and A9282.
Insurance companies also ask for a NPI Code - this code comes from a doctor. To find the code for your doctor, use the following link to the national database: NPI Registry Search. Search for your provider using the Individual Provider search area. The NPI number is a 10 digit number located under NPI information.
Have a receipt from the company where you purchased your Cranial Hair Prosthesis. Make sure it does not say “wig” or ”unit” anywhere and that it includes the HCPCS insurance codes.
Also have the company where the piece was purchased include their Tax ID# on any receipts.
Have your physician sign off on the insurance claim form.
Be sure to Double-check your insurance claim form to make sure you legibly included the following elements:
The item “Cranial Hair Prosthesis”
Diagnosis Code
NPI Code
The billing HCPCS codes: S8095 and A9282
The company’s Tax ID #
Your physician’s signature
