Surgeon Fee?

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

I am sooooo confused. My insurance is paying for half of my surgery. Ok, I knew this the whole time. This whole 7 month process I was told I would only have to pay a $750 deductible to have the surgery. Surgery is next Monday and now they are saying its $870.00 and I have to pay the surgeon fee before I can have surgery. Is the surgeon fee not included in the procedure cost? How much is an average surgeon fee?

[jen_1381 446]

Most surgeons are not employed at the hospital; they only have practicing rights there, therefore their services are billed seperately. You may also see different charges from the anesthesiologist since most are not employed by the hospitals either. My surgeons office made me pay upfront $350, and just last week got a check back for $200. I would just give them a call and check the fee.

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

Thank you Jen. I have my PreOp Appointment tomorrow. Lol, I dont have any patience at all. I guess it stresses me out because I don't know what the fee will be and I've come too far to let it stop me.

[jen_1381 446]

I nearly cancelled the day before because my portion was $2700. They said the hospital would want it all up front since it was an Elective Surgery. Honestly, I was so scared I was looking for ANY excuse to not have the procedure done The hospital let me make payments, luckily. It's stressful to want something so bad but be limited by $$. Good luck to you on your journey.

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

My surgeon fee was $1,075....!!! Sucks!