My surgery is just 11 days away. Today, I received paperwork from my surgeon's office that indicated there may be hospital fees that I am expected to pay when I check in. I am already facing hardship from paying my surgeon's $950 fee. I have no clue how I will come up with any v additional admit, or what that amount would be. I have Anthem Blue Cross. Anybody have any insight for me?

Typos! * any additional amount

My surgeons office was able to tell me exactly what hospital fees were due upfront...if they are saying there MAY be fees then there may NOT be fees as well...I'd call your coordinator and ask for specifics. In my case they told me there were fees but in reality, aside from the surgeons fees, there were no others due on the front side. Good luck!!! Try not to stress

My surgeons office was able to tell me exactly what hospital fees were due upfront...if they are saying there MAY be fees then there may NOT be fees as well...I'd call your coordinator and ask for specifics. In my case they told me there were fees but in reality' date=' aside from the surgeons fees, there were no others due on the front side. Good luck!!! Try not to stress [/quote']

Thanks. I'll call first thing Monday. Trying not to worry until then, since there's nothing I can do about it. This is the first I've heard about hospital fees. I'm hoping that's because I don't have to pay any with the coverage I have. Praying for favor! Of course, I picked up the mail after work this evening and the surgeon's office was already closed for the weekend. My luck...

There is also the option (usually) of a payment plan.

God blessed me so much! Realizing I've never received a hospital bill, I just went through all of the claims and my insurance paid every dime. I had two surgeries and three hospitalizations due to complications. My bills totaled over $171,000 and I don't owe one red cent! Simply amazed.