Re: Pending Changes! Dr Rutledge

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Before I found Dr. R., I called a lap surgeon in Atlanta to inquire

about his proceedure. He is busy like Dr. R. and has staff to handle

insurance. He charges a non-refundable $50.00 fee that has to be sent

in with your paperwork BEFORE they file your insurance. I am not sure

what the fee is used for, but I bet it keeps a lot of people from

filing for pre-approval. There are plenty of surgeons that you can go

to where you are not charged a fee, and those of us who don't want to

pay it will go elsewhere. It would probably weed out a lot of people

if they had to fill out a Visa payment form before they could fill

out the online form. Ya'll don't get mad at me for suggesting this.

It sort of made me mad when they wanted $50.00 at the other office.

That's one reason that I did not use him. Charging a fee would

surely weed out many folks. Those of us who would not consider going

to anyone else would pay a fee in a heartbeat, though. Just a

suggestion.

Stormy

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Hi Dr. Rutledge,

I suggested in my last post that you raise your fee to pay for help to handle

insurance, but it would be great if you could keep it the same for those who do

self-pay. Maybe charge $4500 normally but give a 25% discount to those who

self-pay. Something like that.

Sara

tczjr84@... wrote:

> I know you are being pulled in many directions. We must seem selfish

> with our personal concerns. And I also know you have everyones best

> interest in mind. I will be self-pay. Please, please, please don't

> increase you rates or stop the 20% discount. I am not rich....but I

> want this surgery. I can't pass the cost on to my insurance. Please

> consider your clients who must pay out of pocket also.

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> I have sent in my online form. I have my mammogram, pap smear, blood

> test, physical, and will pick up my PCP's " letter of support " on

> Monday. I planned to send in my package on Monday also. I am

> waiting on a surgery date to get my EKG. I have been to a clinic to

> observe. I hoped to go to the clinic and see you the day before

> surgery. Hoping for an August date.

>

> Thanks for your consideration.

>

> Sherry

> Pre-Op (Not long I hope)

> Virginia

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[Guest guest]

>>He is busy like Dr. R. and has staff to handle insurance.

He charges a non-refundable $50.00 fee that has to be

sent

in with your paperwork BEFORE they file your insurance.<<

If you decide to go this route might I suggest you raise the fee to $100.00?

This will

surely give many hoping to be patients serious pause. That should slow the

patient database considerably.

Dr R I am happy for your success and sad as well. No one should be as

overwhelmed with work as you are. I am praying that you and the good people

on this list, find a way to make everyone happy.

Hugs and Blessings,

Pre-Op

Re-Birthday >August 14th

Dr Shikora

Boston, MA