Pianotchr 0 Posted August 23, 2014 My drs office told me today that I have to finish paying my deductible, AND pay the up front drs charge. This vill be over $4,000 for me. Is this a common thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted August 23, 2014 It really depends on your insurance provider. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and they have a WLS deductable of $5,000. Between the doctor and the hosptial charges, that's what I spent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdaddy84 12 Posted August 23, 2014 It only cost me my deductible , 1800, which I had done met most of it before my surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted August 23, 2014 Yes, a lot of doctors/hospitals require you pay your deductible up front. And this isn't just for WLS. My work partner had to pay her OOP in full before her hysterectomy. I had to pay my max OOP in full prior to my neck fusion surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites