Re: Any aussies out there? -- Cost of ortho surgery

[Guest guest]

Hi there...Im an Aussie and I was quoted $3,500 out of pocket - the

rest was covered by insurance and medicare even ( I think!). The

whole expense was around $6,600 not including hospital and

orthodontics - and thats with the best surgeon.

> Hello all, I live in Australia and have my first appointment with

the

> surgeon next week. Was wondering if anyone could give me a general

> cost on what it will cost, i know it would differ for different

> ops/doctors. Also if anyone in Australia has had this done or is in

> the process do they know how much medicare rebate is available on

the

> surgery. Thanks for your help.

[Guest guest]

Hi there...Im an Aussie and I was quoted $3,500 out of pocket - the

rest was covered by insurance and medicare even ( I think!). The

whole expense was around $6,600 not including hospital and

orthodontics - and thats with the best surgeon.

> Hello all, I live in Australia and have my first appointment with

the

> surgeon next week. Was wondering if anyone could give me a general

> cost on what it will cost, i know it would differ for different

> ops/doctors. Also if anyone in Australia has had this done or is in

> the process do they know how much medicare rebate is available on

the

> surgery. Thanks for your help.