Re: Re: How are people paying for revision surgery?

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Reading these stories I know I am very fortunate. At the time of my revision surgery, I had BCBS of NC. My hubby was on a job in Alabama and was required to carry BCBS of MA. I took advantage of it and scheduled my revision while we had dual coverage. The only thing I remember paying was the deductible of $1,000 to Dr. Hey. I never saw any hospital bills. I may have had a small bill from the vascular surgeon that did the anterior incision but that is it. I was very fortunate!

Peggy

>> Hi. I am still new here. I am 50 yo and live in Binghamton NY. I had a double curve and Harrington rod put in in 77'. The severe pain in my lower back and neck has led me to two Drs. The first local dr. said the rod must come out. Period. The second opinion local dr. said he needs to do a 360 entry and insert the cages in my two last lumbar discs bec all my upper body weight is pushing on that first fusion free disc. He has done maybe 3 surgeries a year (young guy). He recommended pain management injections which I am about to schedule. > > I mentioned the big name NYC revision drs to him and he said they do not take any insurance. Surgery run $50,000 to $250,000! How are people paying for this? I have Fidelis, which no one but the first ("take the rod out")dr takes. I had to pay cash to the second dr for his opinion bec his office doesn't take my insurance and I wanted a second opinion anyway.> > So who pays for everyone's revision? Private insurance? Which one? I have never had private insurance. What are the co-pays with private insurance? Thousands? > > I sincerely PREY to GOD the injections take away my pain for a couple of years bec my insurance does pay for that. Does anyone have advice on how to get the most out of these injections? > > Thank you, Pamela Hanley>