Those with approved insurance, how much did your surgeon/hospital charge insurance?

[trekker954 421]

I was shocked that my surgeon charged $50,000. Insurance immediately paid $40,000. There is $10K pending, hopefully they will work that out.

I'm pretty sure I heard my hospital was charging non-covered patients $27,500. So I wonder whats up with that. I was in the hospital overnight which is the typical stay.

[Pescador 1,374]

That is why a lot of people go to Mexico. I say it is all worth it but you should know going in what to expect.

[bari_nurse 2]

That is the "discount" they give self pay pts. They know insurance will pay more so they charge more. It's not right but that's the way it is. Luckily you won't have to pay that $27,500. They will most likely write off the remaining $10k.

[Icantbelieveit 955]

About 30k, not counting all other things like sleep study, cpap machine.

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[allsmiles 43 5]

I'm looking at sleeve my price is 18,600 my insurance pays 70% leaving me to paying 3,408 only because of my 500 dollar debutible has not been met....it would've been 3,000..

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[cindym44 75]

Mine was about $28,000 and insurance paid every cent.

[trekker954 421]

So I got my last bill from Cleveland, and its down to $1800. And yes, that doesn't include all the pre tests and copays that were required before which added up to about $600.

Of course, its worth it to have the surgery done in a Center of Excellence and such. They also give me a lot of support for a year, well as often as I want to visit the NUT, plus group supports forEVER if I chose. They are nice, anyone is welcome at their support meetings, even if you had the surgery elsewhere.

[Fignewton 4]

Mine charges between $18K & $20K.

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[trekker954 421]

Wonder why Cleveland clinic is so expensive. My surgery was typical, no complications and was only in hospital overnight.

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[kschultz007 6]

I work in a hospital. Each hospital has a set amount they charge insurance. But insurance has a set amount they will pay period. Thank goodness when I have my surgery the hospital part is free. Just a benefit of working there.

I've gained valuable info from this app !

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