Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 << The hospital is approx $13,000 >> And Dr. R has negotiated a 20% discount for self-pays on the hospital charges. He posted that to the list and website about a month ago. na is absolutely dead on with the numbers! I wish that my memory was that good...I have too many " senior moments " any more! Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 << The hospital is approx $13,000 >> And Dr. R has negotiated a 20% discount for self-pays on the hospital charges. He posted that to the list and website about a month ago. na is absolutely dead on with the numbers! I wish that my memory was that good...I have too many " senior moments " any more! Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2000 Report Share Posted January 27, 2000 Dee, Your posts are always so good. I hope I'm good w/numbers I run a mortgage, closing and title company. BTW, if anyone ever wants to know the ins and outs of refinancing in order to self-pay I would be happy to share. For someone in a taxable situation it could really pay off because the mortgage interest should be a write off as well as the medical expense itself. I always love " double-dipping " if possible. (Think that attitude had anything to do w/my obesity? lol). I'm glad you're doing so well. I think you especially are a testimony to the MGB, Dr. R and WLS, since you were not a textbook case and you're still doing so well and are obviously so pleased. Have a great day! Sincerely, na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 I am just beginning. I have submitted my papers for the insurance approval and I have read the patient manual. nate Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > What point are you in the long process? > Re: Costs > > > From: MoonVI@... > > > > lots of paperwork to fill out, videos to watch, and a long wait > > > > > > " The creative is the place where no one > > else has ever been. You have to leave > > the city of your comfort and go into the > > wilderness of your intuition " > > -Alan Alda > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 I am just beginning. I have submitted my papers for the insurance approval and I have read the patient manual. nate Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > What point are you in the long process? > Re: Costs > > > From: MoonVI@... > > > > lots of paperwork to fill out, videos to watch, and a long wait > > > > > > " The creative is the place where no one > > else has ever been. You have to leave > > the city of your comfort and go into the > > wilderness of your intuition " > > -Alan Alda > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 lots of paperwork to fill out, videos to watch, and a long wait " The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition " -Alan Alda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 lots of paperwork to fill out, videos to watch, and a long wait " The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition " -Alan Alda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? Ladona > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: Costs >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:57:46 -0500 > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so >far is for the anesthesia, which >was $990. Lynda > > Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost >and how many days did you stay? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? Ladona > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: Costs >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:57:46 -0500 > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so >far is for the anesthesia, which >was $990. Lynda > > Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost >and how many days did you stay? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? Ladona > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: Costs >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:57:46 -0500 > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so >far is for the anesthesia, which >was $990. Lynda > > Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost >and how many days did you stay? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? >> Ladona: Dr. R is about $4200, less 20% for self-pay. Durham Regional is about $11,000, less 20% for self-pay. The " sleepy time " docs are about $1000, no discount for self-pay. The total is around $17,000, less the two 20% discounts from Dr. R and the hospital. You make arrangements prior to surgery with Dr. R and the hospital admitting office. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? >> Ladona: Dr. R is about $4200, less 20% for self-pay. Durham Regional is about $11,000, less 20% for self-pay. The " sleepy time " docs are about $1000, no discount for self-pay. The total is around $17,000, less the two 20% discounts from Dr. R and the hospital. You make arrangements prior to surgery with Dr. R and the hospital admitting office. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? >> Ladona: Dr. R is about $4200, less 20% for self-pay. Durham Regional is about $11,000, less 20% for self-pay. The " sleepy time " docs are about $1000, no discount for self-pay. The total is around $17,000, less the two 20% discounts from Dr. R and the hospital. You make arrangements prior to surgery with Dr. R and the hospital admitting office. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 << How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you have to pay upfront and how much a month? >> Ladona: Dr. R is about $4200, less 20% for self-pay. Durham Regional is about $11,000, less 20% for self-pay. The " sleepy time " docs are about $1000, no discount for self-pay. The total is around $17,000, less the two 20% discounts from Dr. R and the hospital. You make arrangements prior to surgery with Dr. R and the hospital admitting office. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so far is for the anesthesia, which was $990. Lynda Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost and how many days did you stay? > > Thanks, > > Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 I'm not sure who wrote this but I'd like to know if this means that you get billed afterwards? I though everything had to be paid up front if you are a self pay. If that's not the case then this gives me hope that I won't have to wait a year to have the surgery if the insurance falls through for me. Anyone??? In a message dated 02/18/2000 11:59:40 PM Central Standard Time, pghcoon@... writes: > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so far > is for the anesthesia, which > was $990. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 I'm not sure who wrote this but I'd like to know if this means that you get billed afterwards? I though everything had to be paid up front if you are a self pay. If that's not the case then this gives me hope that I won't have to wait a year to have the surgery if the insurance falls through for me. Anyone??? In a message dated 02/18/2000 11:59:40 PM Central Standard Time, pghcoon@... writes: > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so far > is for the anesthesia, which > was $990. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Here's another one. Am I missing something. Are there monthly payments available? Someone please tell me. I'll schedule this thing tomorrow if this is the case! In a message dated 02/19/2000 12:50:09 AM Central Standard Time, bingomaniac@... writes: > > > I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance > > either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you > have to pay upfront and how much a month? > > Ladona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Here's another one. Am I missing something. Are there monthly payments available? Someone please tell me. I'll schedule this thing tomorrow if this is the case! In a message dated 02/19/2000 12:50:09 AM Central Standard Time, bingomaniac@... writes: > > > I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance > > either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you > have to pay upfront and how much a month? > > Ladona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Here's another one. Am I missing something. Are there monthly payments available? Someone please tell me. I'll schedule this thing tomorrow if this is the case! In a message dated 02/19/2000 12:50:09 AM Central Standard Time, bingomaniac@... writes: > > > I am very interested in having the surgery done myself but have no insurance > > either. How do I go about getting it done as a self pay? How much did you > have to pay upfront and how much a month? > > Ladona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 What point are you in the long process? Re: Costs > From: MoonVI@... > > lots of paperwork to fill out, videos to watch, and a long wait > > > " The creative is the place where no one > else has ever been. You have to leave > the city of your comfort and go into the > wilderness of your intuition " > -Alan Alda > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Lynda, Did you not have to pay up front? I thought this was required. Any ideas you have or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ann Re: Costs > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so far is for the anesthesia, which > was $990. Lynda > > Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost and how many days did you stay? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Ladona, I have health insurance but they say it is not covered. I have not gotten an official denial yet. I am not sure what I will do. I HAVE to have this surgery no matter what I have to do. Ann Re: Costs > >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 00:57:46 -0500 > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>I was a self pay, the only statement that I have received so > >far is for the anesthesia, which > >was $990. Lynda > > > > Ann Ledbetter wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone could tell me what their whole surgery cost > >and how many days did you stay? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Ann > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Hi Ya'll, I just got home from my 1st clinic. There were lots of people there.....which is good...it gave us people to talk to while we waited to be called in to talk to Dr. R. The videos are MUCH better than online. I have a question. Has anyone else had abnormal liver function tests before surgery. I do and I will have to see a specialist before the good doctor will perform MGB for me. He said he doesn't want to kill me.....isn't that sweet? :) LOLOL. Any info would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2000 Report Share Posted February 19, 2000 Dee, and the group: I am glad that you have put the total cost out for me. I sometimes feel that I am given just part of the whole picture. I received my first denial letter from my insurance company today. That was fast. I knew they would deny this but the official letter cut through me like a knife. Last night I gathered all my good jewelry and appraisals together. I figured I don't wear it anymore, why not sell it to fund the surgery? What a waste of time. Jewelers only pay 10% of what it is worth. Makes me wonder where thieves get their money from jewelry. Maybe I don't want to know. I am going on as if I have the money. Everything will work out. I will come up with some other brilliant idea. I did think of selling my Prozac on the streets but quickly dismissed that! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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