Is Gynecomastia Covered By Medicare? 
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of gland tissue of the male breast . Mastectomy for gynecomastia may be covered if determined medically necessary and meeting Medicare approval . The tissue being removed must be mostly breast tissue and not adipose -LRB- fatty tissue -RRB- , the surgery can not be done for purely psychological reasons , and alleviation of pain is usually a factor . Contact your 1-800-MEDICARE to determine if you qualify . 