Re: Cost of visit/treatment?

[Guest guest]

Kaci,

I have a bill here from the U of I for $162.00 that is just an office visit

with Dr. Ponseti. No casting or anything else at that visit. Hope that helps.

Tabitha

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, I can't locate my bill for the exact amount, but we went to Dr.

Ponseti for an opinion only. The visit was in the mid to high $200. If I find

my bill, I will send you the exact amount if no one else replies!

11/19/04 BCF

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

I should have looked harder! It was in the file behind the ortho. paperwork.

Dr. Ponseti's office visit charge was $208, so I was a little off. This is all

we had done, so I can't help with the casting or other info.

HTH,

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

Looks like they charge different amount! I wonder why?

Yarolim wrote: Kaci,

I have a bill here from the U of I for $162.00 that is just an office visit

with Dr. Ponseti. No casting or anything else at that visit. Hope that helps.

Tabitha

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

I'd expect Tabitha's lower bill is for a follow-up visit while your higher one

is for an initial consultation.

Naomi

The Family, North Coast of California

Naomi Hannah(2/21/1) Jonah(6/20/3, corrected BCF, FAB 12-14/7)

JGOODIN wrote: Looks like they charge different

amount! I wonder why?

Yarolim wrote: Kaci,

I have a bill here from the U of I for $162.00 that is just an office visit

with Dr. Ponseti. No casting or anything else at that visit. Hope that helps.

Tabitha

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

Good point Naomi!

Naomi wrote:

I'd expect Tabitha's lower bill is for a follow-up visit while your higher one

is for an initial consultation.

Naomi

The Family, North Coast of California

Naomi Hannah(2/21/1) Jonah(6/20/3, corrected BCF, FAB 12-14/7)

JGOODIN wrote: Looks like they charge different

amount! I wonder why?

Yarolim wrote: Kaci,

I have a bill here from the U of I for $162.00 that is just an office visit

with Dr. Ponseti. No casting or anything else at that visit. Hope that helps.

Tabitha

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

That appt. was a follow up. Will look for the first bill, but we had casting on

it. I think it broke the bill out. I will see.

Tabitha

JGOODIN wrote:

Good point Naomi!

Naomi wrote:

I'd expect Tabitha's lower bill is for a follow-up visit while your higher one

is for an initial consultation.

Naomi

The Family, North Coast of California

Naomi Hannah(2/21/1) Jonah(6/20/3, corrected BCF, FAB 12-14/7)

JGOODIN wrote: Looks like they charge different

amount! I wonder why?

Yarolim wrote: Kaci,

I have a bill here from the U of I for $162.00 that is just an office visit

with Dr. Ponseti. No casting or anything else at that visit. Hope that helps.

Tabitha

nokitty00 wrote:

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

Call Joyce, Dr. Ponseti's secretary and she can give you the information you

need.

s.

Cost of visit/treatment?

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci

[Guest guest]

Kaci, Our total bill for Dr. Ponseti's visit, including the hospital bill

(250.00 for the use of the room!) and a casting was over $1000.00. We just had

a visit with a casting. Insurance paid most of it. We do have a deductible to

meet. Definitely call and ask, though.

Carol

Cost of visit/treatment?

My husband and I have decided to try to see Dr. Ponseti for an opinion

of 's feet. We are hoping this will be a visit only and that

he will tell us everything is ok, but we wouldn't be surprised if

needs treatment. Does anyone know the cost of a visit only?

and approximate treatment cost? We aren't sure we want to involve

insurance since it will probably be a fight to get them to cover

anything.

Thanks,

Kaci