Self pay and could cry over the amount, couple of questions

[mmorris4 14]

One more question for self-payers in the states. Did you have to pay in full prior to surgery?

[MaryinNOLA 8]

Yes, 100% had to be paid in full. In fact, the surgeon wouldn't even schedule it until I paid her fee. Then I had to pay all hospital fees a few days before surgery at my pre-op appointment.

The surgeon's office offered financing but I personally thought the interest rates and fees were ridiculous. I decided to pay half up front and apply for an 36 month interest free credit card for the balance. So I have 3 years to pay off that Visa card without having to pay interest.

[lindseymb 6]

Self pay in Birmingham al was 14k

[mmorris4 14]

Self pay in Birmingham al was 14k

Did this include EVERYTHING. Hospital, anesthesiologist? Did you have to prepay 100% before the surgery?

[mmorris4 14]

Yes, 100% had to be paid in full. In fact, the surgeon wouldn't even schedule it until I paid her fee. Then I had to pay all hospital fees a few days before surgery at my pre-op appointment.

The surgeon's office offered financing but I personally thought the interest rates and fees were ridiculous. I decided to pay half up front and apply for an 36 month interest free credit card for the balance. So I have 3 years to pay off that Visa card without having to pay interest.

Which credit card did you find for 36 interest free?

[JapGirl 229]

Hello

We have united health care but weightless surgery is NOT covered. I have a hiatal hernia that will be fixed during my sleeve surgery. I was hoping that a bulk of the cost of surgery would be covered by my insurance now due to the hernia, ie-hostpial stay and anesthesiologist (2 huge expenses). I went today for another dr appt and they informed me that i have to pay $26,000 which is the cost of the sleeve and that includes the hospital stay and anesthesiologist. AND it has to be paid in full prior to surgery (set for april). I guess i just don't understand why the things my insurance WILL cover can't be deducted from the $26K, the office couldn't give me a answer which was really frustrating. My insurance company HAS paid for all my tests (minus my deductible). I hope this makes sense. SO, one of my questions is, how much was everyones surgery for self pay? This just seems like an awful lot.

I went the "hiatal hernia route" with doctor Roshek from the Nicholson clinic out of Dallas texas. I traveled from nashville.

My insurance covers both the hernia and bariatric surgery. BUT I'm lower bmi so I couldn't qualify under conventional means.

The Nicholson clinic billed my insurance for the cost of the hernia repair and I paid out of pocket for the sleeve itself. It ended up costing about $5k not including flight and hotel. You should look into it.

I started the process at the beginning of January and was sleeved this past tuesday, so about 2 months or so from start to finish. If you'd like you can message me

[mmorris4 14]

@@JapGirl can you please email me michelemorris1998@yahoo.com That is EXACTLY what i was hoping my dr. could do. The only difference is my insurance doesn't cover any wls but they will cover the hernia surgery.

[FluffyMcMarsh 20]

I'm self pay as well. Insurance will cover my hernia repair which should leave me at about 7k. I'm in TX.

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[AnnetteMcM 21]

I'm self pay. I was going to use a Dr in Oklahoma City for 10k, but after a lot of research I chose Dr Z in Tiajuana MX through Bariatricpal. 4400. That includes my transportation, 2 nights in the hospital and 2 nights in the recovery house for me and my companion. Even with my airfare, first class for room and comfort, my total is less the 6500. Also, I was able to immediate book. My surgery is in 2 weeks, but that was due to my schedule.

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[JapGirl 229]

@@JapGirl can you please email me michelemorris1998@yahoo.com That is EXACTLY what i was hoping my dr. could do. The only difference is my insurance doesn't cover any wls but they will cover the hernia surgery.

Yes I will give me a bit. I gotta get the kids ready for school

[Blue1213 122]

I had surgery in the Houston area. Self pay was originally going to be $15k but because I had a hernia repaired my insurance picked up some of the hospital and anesthesia cost. So I paid upfront about $9,000. I paid the surgeon, hospital and anesthesiologist all separate and that was the total

[Nurse_Lenora 903]

I sent you a Pm [emoji4]

[Terri Lynn1383837796 139]

I was a self pay at $9800 in Louisiana...

[lindseymb 6]

Self pay in Birmingham al was 14k

That did not include 300 for nutritionist and physical fitness coach and 130 for pre op diet. I am not sure about pre op testing like ekg and egd but yes that's doc, hospital, and anesthesiologist. I was insurance paid but they are very up

Front about what self pay cost

Did this include EVERYTHING. Hospital, anesthesiologist? Did you have to prepay 100% before the surgery?

Edited February 29, 2016 by lindseymb

[MxKitty 93]

Hello

We have united health care but weightless surgery is NOT covered. I have a hiatal hernia that will be fixed during my sleeve surgery. I was hoping that a bulk of the cost of surgery would be covered by my insurance now due to the hernia, ie-hostpial stay and anesthesiologist (2 huge expenses). I went today for another dr appt and they informed me that i have to pay $26,000 which is the cost of the sleeve and that includes the hospital stay and anesthesiologist. AND it has to be paid in full prior to surgery (set for april). I guess i just don't understand why the things my insurance WILL cover can't be deducted from the $26K, the office couldn't give me a answer which was really frustrating. My insurance company HAS paid for all my tests (minus my deductible). I hope this makes sense. SO, one of my questions is, how much was everyones surgery for self pay? This just seems like an awful lot.

STLBariatrics has a deal going I believe its $11,111 for the sleeve procedure that's supposed to be all inclusive. Dr. Snow operates out of Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, MO

Here's what they posted on Facebook Feb. 22nd.