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However, it overlooks anatomical features, symptoms, and physical findings, leading to inequities in coverage determinations. The aim of the study was to develop and validate the anatomical breast burden (ABB) model\u2014a 0-6-point scoring system that quantifies the burden of breasts using breast measurements, physical findings, and symptoms\u2014as an alternative tool to the Schnur scale. A retrospective chart review was conducted for 84 patients who underwent breast reduction at a single academic center. Resection weights, Schnur threshold weights, demographics, and preoperative breast measurements were recorded. ABB cutoff values for sternal notch-to-nipple, nipple-to-inframammary fold, and base width distances were determined statistically, and a score was assigned to each patient. Spearman correlation tested the associations between ABB score and BMI, body surface area, breast measurements, ptosis, resection weight, and the discrepancy between actual resection weight and the Schnur threshold weight. Among patients with an ABB score of 6 (very severe burden), 44% were ineligible for coverage under the Schnur scale, whereas 33% of patients with an ABB score of 2 (mild-to-moderate burden) were eligible. When stratified as low (0-2) and high (3-6) burden, the Schnur scale showed 47.5% sensitivity and 66.7% specificity for identifying patients with significant breast burden. Our model demonstrated stronger correlations with anatomical measurements and resection weight than the Schnur scale. 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