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Insurance coverage and caps

Hello I have insurance coverage for the Lap-Band procedure for up to $10,000. I was wondering and I couldn't get a straight answer from my doctor about this:

 

As we all know, the $10,000 cap is not $10,000. If the provider accepts a lower pay for services, it is done by the insurance company at a "reasonable and customary amount". If the total cost of my surgery ends up being $15,000, would I have to pay for the balance of the discounted payment my insurance carrier gives my providers plus the extra $5,000? This may cost me close to the $15,000 price tag since these insurance carriers do not pay providers for too much. Has anyone out there run into this problem?

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J_BandRanger

LAP-BAND Patients

technically, i believe you would have to pay the difference... BUT a lot of times doctor will charge "a lot" but iin the end, accept what ever the insurance company's max is and NOT charge you the difference. ....

*This is just my observation. Not trying to be an insurance expert (i saw where another member "blasted" someone for giving "insurance advise". so, i thought i'd throw in that disclaimer ;-)

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