Clarification: Billing/TCI

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone

I didn't mean to say that an expert NS wasn't worth the amount they

bill, just I think my insurance is being ridiculous to say $101 is a NS

consult fee when some people spend that much getting their hair done!

I know alot of times you have to figure out the best way to work with

your insurance, I'm thinking as far as when my son has his surgery in 2

months.

AG

>

> Hi guys,

> I'm a bit frustrated and concerned about the billing at TCI.

> My insurance (Aetna PPO) is saying usual/customary fee for a NS visit

> is $101 and a neurologist is $125, which means we don't reach any

> benefit b/c of the $400 deductible. TCI bills 5 times any of those.

> I'm concerned about the expenses for the surgery, there are so many

> extra expenses at the hospital...ICU, doctors, labs, imaging, etc,

> etc...

> We do have Tricare as a secondary.

> Does anyone have any tips on how you worked with your insurance to

> cover bills?

> Does TCI take any insurances at all?

>

> Thanks

> AG

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