Got a final tally from Mt Sinai

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Hi Everyone,

I think I have most, if not all, of the bills related to my laparoscopic DS

surgery in June. As far as I know, my insurance will be covering all of

this, though probably at reduced rates. I'm pretty sure (I hope!) I will

not be responsible for anything beyond the $200 charge for the initial

consult. Here's the breakdown:

Surgeon's Fees-

Dr Pomp...(GA RE PR,W/GA BY,W/S BO)..............13,000.00

Dr Pomp...(GAST,PAR,DIS;W/RO-EN-Y R)..............7,500.00

Dr Herron.(GA RE PR,W/GA BY,W/S BO)..............13,000.00

Dr Herron.(GAST,PAR,DIS;W/RO-EN-Y R)..............7,500.00

Hospital Charges (4 nights stay).....................7,792.42

Pathology (Gross and Micro Level II, III, V)...........815.00

Radiology (Esophogus KUB Xray Interpretation)..........140.00

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Grand Total.........................................49,747.42

Anyone care to take a stab at the coding for the surgeons? I see something

that looks like Roux en Y. I'm sure it's just a way of coding the

connection of the intestines, but I'll admit to a brief moment of panic when

I first saw that! LOL!

Also, nothing whatsoever against Dr Herron or his surgical skills, but if I

was told he was " assisting " in my procedure, should they really charge equal

fees for both docs? (Personally, I'm thrilled I was fortunate enough to

have TWO very skilled surgeons at the helm!)

Well, just thought I'd share as I know folks want to know what to expect if

they go self-pay. Myself, while I feel the docs at Sinai are among the

best, Dr Baltasar in Spain would be my new best friend if I had to self pay!

Terri Hassiak

BMI 61.8

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

Appealed " Out-of-Network " Ins. Denial - AND WON!!!

Laparoscopic BPD/DS with Dr. Pomp on 6/25/01 - Down 65lbs in 10wks!

email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

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