Why Insurance Won't Cover Endo Excision Surgery | Nicole Notar | EP07

Excision surgery is the gold standard for treating endometriosis, but for thousands of women, insurance won't cover it. In this episode of Endo Warriors, host Callie Greenberg sits with Nicole Notar, founder of the nonprofit Endo Excision For All, to break down why insurance barriers, outdated coding, and persistent misconceptions turn a medically necessary procedure into something patients have to fight for or fund themselves. Nicole shares how she built Endo Excision For All to help women who can't afford excision surgery actually get it. She and Callie talk about the real cost of inadequate endo care, the difference between excision and ablation, why most insurance companies still won't cover the surgery that actually works, and what every patient should know before they're told no. If you have endometriosis, are considering excision surgery, or have ever been priced out of the care your body needs, this conversation is essential. In this episode: Why insurance won't cover endometriosis excision surgery The difference between excision and ablation, and why it matters How the nonprofit Endo Excision For All helps patients get covered What outdated medical coding has to do with denied claims How to advocate for excision surgery with your provider and insurer Resources & Links: Endo Warriors Podcast on Instagram: @endowarriorspodcast Callie Greenberg on Instagram: @callie_greenberg The Girls Room on Instagram: @Tgrofficialhq The Girls Room website: thegirlsroomofficial.com Endo Excision For All on Instagram: @endoexcisionforall Endo Excision For All website: endoexcisionforall.org