Policy Number: SRP 074
Policy Name: Nipple Inversion
Status: Not Funded
Effective Date: 1 April 2024
Next Review Date: 1 April 2026
Nipple inversion may occur as a result of underlying breast malignancy which is outside the scope of this policy. If the inversion is newly developed, it requires 2 week wait/urgent referral and assessment.
Mid and South Essex ICB does not commission surgery to correct nipple inversion.
This service/procedure has been assessed as a Low Clinical Priority by MSE ICB and will not be funded unless there are exceptional clinical circumstances.
Individual funding requests should only be made where the patient demonstrates clinical exceptionality.
Find out more information on applying for funding in exceptional clinical circumstances