Fran875 0 Posted January 27, 2015 I had Lapband done in 2006 in Wisconsin. It was not a successful surgery for me. I now live in Texas. Since living here (year and a half) I discovered my port is disconnected. Now experiencing pain and a lump in the area of the port. I found a doctor, in network, and my insurance company gave me the billing codes for my situation, which would be a technical reason. Today, I was told by the clinic they charge $500 to transfer care. No other explanation except, their policy is a $500 fee to transfer care. Not billed to my insurance, out of pocket, just to get in the door. Didn't say anything regarding the $500 being applied to future charges. Has anyone ever heard of this sort of charging practice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LPSteven 22 Posted January 27, 2015 That is per the doctor - my surgeon is no longer doing lap band and referred me to the doctors taking over his practice . I was advised it would cost just to talk to him basically (consult) just so they have my records. I have been a success for over 6 years. Personally for me - I'm not going to the doctor for $100 just for me to tell him that I am perfectly fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fran875 0 Posted January 27, 2015 Well, my port is disconnected and not working. Now I have a swollen painful lump above the port. These folks are going to charge $500 to make an appointment, and then bill my insurance for a consult for which I will pay a copay. I am not doctor hopping. My work transferred, I don't live in the same state. I am limited in my options and driven by the preferred provides in my insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LPSteven 22 Posted January 27, 2015 Power of Insurance company. Horrible. Best of luck really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
