Medical Wigs

Ty Michele is dedicated to providing expertly crafted cranial prosthesis, for those experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions. 

"Beauty is in the before and after."

What's a Cranial Prothesis?

A cranial prosthesis is the medical term for a medical wig. This hair replacement solution is for medical patients who experience hair loss resulting from treatment for chemotherapy, radiation, or any other hair loss related medical conditions. The term, cranial prosthesis, is used when applying for medical insurance.

Other common terms for a wig used for medical purposes include: full cranial prosthesis, hair prosthesis, cranial hair prosthesis, extra-cranial prosthesis.

Your Health Insurance May Cover Your Medical Wig

Depending on your medical condition, insurance company and coverage, you may  be able to file an insurance claim for your cranial prosthesis. 

Common Medical Hair Loss Conditions Covered By Insurance Include: 

+ Chemotherapy related hair loss

+ Cancer related hair loss

+ Alopecia related hair loss

+ Radiation related hair loss

+ Thyroid related hair loss

+ Kidney related hair loss

+ Genetic related hairloss

Will My Insurance Company Cover My Medical Unit?

Your coverage depends on your plan. Most insurance companies will cover between 80-100% of the cost for your full cranial prosthesis and will allow you to receive one cranial prosthesis per year for medical hair loss. Depending on your insurance, your prosthesis may also be a tax deductible medical expense. Some insurance companies will require you to pay upfront and then be reimbursed, others will pay upfront.

Steps To Get Started...

+ Find out if your policy covers the cost of a cranial prosthesis and how much of the cost is covered. Be sure to use the term 'cranial prothesis.'

+ If yes, ask which specific kinds of cranial prosthesis are eligible (synthetic wigs, human hair wigs, etc.) and be sure to clarify the preferred terminology for your prescription, i.e. cranial prosthesis or hair prosthesis.

+ Ask what specific terminology they need to have on the prescription for a cranial prothesis.

+ Ask what specific documentation they need to submit your claim.

+ Request and obtain a prescription for a “cranial prosthesis” or the specific terminology required by your Health Insurance Company from your doctor, physician or dermatologist. This prescription should include the procedure code A9282, a diagnosis code and a procedure code. Make sure the prescription does not say “wig.”

+ Ask your physician to also write a letter explaining hair loss and its effects on your emotional well being.

+ If you are planning on paying upfront or out of pocket initially, set up a virtual or in office consultation with Ty Michele by emailing info@tymichele.com. If you are familiar with units and see something online order at www.tymichele.com.

+ Once your order is placed please email info@tymichele.com with your order number and request a copy of your invoice for a cranial prosthesis prescription.

+ We will provide you with a copy of your invoice tailored for a cranial prothesis with our company's information.

+ Send all required documentation to your Health Insurance Company.