Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the rhinoplasty and inpatient stay were mandatory benefits under basic health insurance.
Decisione estratta
No. The operation was found to be purely aesthetic and not treatment of a disease within the meaning of the law.
Motivazione estratta
The court accepted the cantonal findings that the indication was residual nasal deformity after two prior rhinoplasties, with no proven medical need for inpatient surgery. Cosmetic defects are not insured risks unless they cause pathological symptoms requiring treatment.