Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Don(?) Red flags everywhere!!!...you aren't talking with your insurance co about this, I hope. If you are wise, inform yourself as best as you can about the procedure and if you are eligible, and choose a surgeon. Then let their people determine if you are covered. Unless you speak " insurance " you can dig yourself into a hole. If you have dug yourself in already, you should stop digging. Best advice anyone can give... Capt A > Procedures that are not FDA approved are not covered by my Ins. > What is cost to have this operation.Re: Dr Mont. > What about post op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 > Procedures that are not FDA approved are not covered by my Ins. > What is cost to have this operation.Re: Dr Mont. > What about post op. Just received my detailed bill. Here are some data: Resurfacing cost total almost $31,000. 3 days in hospital incl various minor expenses $ 4000 Op room " rental " , based on time $ 4300 Conserve Plus incl $600 cement $ 8100 Other materials/equipment usage in Op room $ 4000 (1) 2 blood transfusions (next day) $ 800 (2) Therapists $ 200 Surgeon $ 7150 Anaesthesist $ 1725 (1) Largest items were $ 1066 for surgical stapler and $900 for blood salvaging equipment. (2) This was my own blood. The 2 autologous donations themselves had also been charged at $550 total. My insurance got some good discounts on peoples fees but hardly anything on the rest. I had already hit my total yearly liability (due to other surgery earlier in the year), so I did not pay anything Ed RC+ Mont 11/03 PS. Post op costs: a therapy session may cost somewhere between $75 - $150. Insurance usually gets a 50% cut on those. How many you need, if at all, depends on your individual situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 > Procedures that are not FDA approved are not covered by my Ins. > What is cost to have this operation.Re: Dr Mont. > What about post op. Just received my detailed bill. Here are some data: Resurfacing cost total almost $31,000. 3 days in hospital incl various minor expenses $ 4000 Op room " rental " , based on time $ 4300 Conserve Plus incl $600 cement $ 8100 Other materials/equipment usage in Op room $ 4000 (1) 2 blood transfusions (next day) $ 800 (2) Therapists $ 200 Surgeon $ 7150 Anaesthesist $ 1725 (1) Largest items were $ 1066 for surgical stapler and $900 for blood salvaging equipment. (2) This was my own blood. The 2 autologous donations themselves had also been charged at $550 total. My insurance got some good discounts on peoples fees but hardly anything on the rest. I had already hit my total yearly liability (due to other surgery earlier in the year), so I did not pay anything Ed RC+ Mont 11/03 PS. Post op costs: a therapy session may cost somewhere between $75 - $150. Insurance usually gets a 50% cut on those. How many you need, if at all, depends on your individual situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 > Procedures that are not FDA approved are not covered by my Ins. > What is cost to have this operation.Re: Dr Mont. > What about post op. Just received my detailed bill. Here are some data: Resurfacing cost total almost $31,000. 3 days in hospital incl various minor expenses $ 4000 Op room " rental " , based on time $ 4300 Conserve Plus incl $600 cement $ 8100 Other materials/equipment usage in Op room $ 4000 (1) 2 blood transfusions (next day) $ 800 (2) Therapists $ 200 Surgeon $ 7150 Anaesthesist $ 1725 (1) Largest items were $ 1066 for surgical stapler and $900 for blood salvaging equipment. (2) This was my own blood. The 2 autologous donations themselves had also been charged at $550 total. My insurance got some good discounts on peoples fees but hardly anything on the rest. I had already hit my total yearly liability (due to other surgery earlier in the year), so I did not pay anything Ed RC+ Mont 11/03 PS. Post op costs: a therapy session may cost somewhere between $75 - $150. Insurance usually gets a 50% cut on those. How many you need, if at all, depends on your individual situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 How much does it costs for a bilateral in England and Belgium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 In England it's £15000 to £22000 ($28500 to $41500 U.S.) depending which OS you see. That all inclusive price - the only extras are plane fare and hotel if needed. Rog resurfacing costs > How much does it costs for a bilateral in England and Belgium? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 I should have added that I worked on £1 = $1.9. 12 months ago it was considerably different. We, that is the UK, stayed out of the Eurozone and now exports are suffering. I would expect to see the Dollar to rise agaist Sterling which would knock a considerable chunk off the costs mentioned. I believe some UK hospital groups will give you an inclusive fixed price in Dollars which should be cheaper than the figures I quoted. Rog resurfacing costs > > > > How much does it costs for a bilateral in England and Belgium? > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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