{"data":{"id":"us-in/ic-27-1-37.5-1.9","jurisdiction":"us-in","citation":"IC 27-1-37.5-1.9","heading":"\"Cosmetic surgery\"","body":"Sec. 1.9. (a) As used in this chapter, \"cosmetic surgery\" means any procedure that:\n(1) is directed at improving the patient's appearance; and\n(2) does not meaningfully:\n(A) promote the proper function of the body; or\n(B) prevent or treat illness or disease.\n(b) The term does not include the following:\n(1) A procedure that is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from or directly related to a:\n(A) congenital abnormality;\n(B) personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma; or\n(C) disfiguring disease.\n(2) A procedure related to the treatment of breast cancer.","path":["TITLE 27. INSURANCE","ARTICLE 1. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE","Chapter 37.5. Health Care Service Prior Authorization"],"source_url":"https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_27.html#27-1-37.5-1.9","current_through":"2026","vintage":"2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-25T05:39:04Z","sha256":"41ef144d3568a0a5d0b1741718c49cbd6ef57633c0737eac133ec88999f3c340","source_id":"us-in","stale":false,"prev":"us-in/ic-27-1-37.5-1.8","next":"us-in/ic-27-1-37.5-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}