Just looked at my Revision Bill! WOW- Paid by Ins $27K

[rosstheboss 21]

I just looked at my BCBS Site and the bill for my revision on May 5th was in.

the Total was 42K and the Approved amount BCBS Paid was $27,500 I really didn't think it would have been that much !

And I am not yet sure if the Surgeon Cost is in there. With all the Testing for this we meet my $10,000 out of pocket max for the year as my ins runs Nov toNov.

My Dr also does original Sleeves now for $9,999.99 in surgical center .

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

So, what will you end up owing out of pocket?

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[rosstheboss 21]

I don't have to pay Any of this 27 k. Because I meet my 10,000 out of pocket from all the pre testing and a foot surgery.

[Ms. Brightside 121]

I received the estimate from my hospital last week (surgery is next week). $32-36K for the hospital only. This does not include the fees for the surgeon, surgeon's assistant, or anesthesiologist. This is for the sleeve and is not a revision.

[rosstheboss 21]

Wow. My dr will do sleeves for 10k. It's done at a really nice surgical facility they were just day surgery but have started to keep people overnight for Bariatric surgery

[Ms. Brightside 121]

22 hours ago, rosstheboss said:

Wow. My dr will do sleeves for 10k. It's done at a really nice surgical facility they were just day surgery but have started to keep people overnight for Bariatric surgery

The cash option (vs insurance) is always going to be less expensive. Most surgeons in my area will perform a VSG for around $10-12K, but the insurance rate is easily three-four times that amount.