Final Surgery Costs - All Said & Done

[HumanMerelyBeing 287]

I had my surgery done here in the United States in New England by a Center of Excellence Hospital, one of the best around. This is the facility that patients who have gone elsewhere and are now having complications get sent.

Between pre-op visits, nutrition visits, cardiologist and psych appointments as well as a pre-op endoscopy, here are the costs:

Total billed by all medical agencies: $43,200

Total covered by insurance company: $23,000

Personal out of pocket costs: $9,500

I have a high-deductible health plan, requiring me to pay full costs out of pocket until $4500 is reached.

Interestingly, the cost of the surgery itself including surgeon, anesthesia and room stay for 2 days was right about $21,000. The surgeon himself billed $5000 but after insurance discount only was paid about $2200. Wow.

Overall, very pleased with my choice of surgeons and ultimately will not regret the money spent one little bit.

[DarbiMolly 188]

The best thing is that you are happy! We all make choices the best we can and I'm happy for you!