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Out of pocket in the private
Hi lovely ladies, I am wondering if you have any insight. I had a mastectomy last week and of course got charges from my surgeon and surgical nurse assistant (first time I have heard one). I am won...
I 'negotiated' with my surgeon ahead of time. Most of them do if you are using a private hospital. Also, your health insurance would list the surgeons who are signed up to the no gap fees.
The medication costs were high as these are now all 'outsourced' - good lurk for the hospitals.
My heaviest bill was the anesthetist (which had to be paid ahead of time) but as I went back for 2 additional surgeries they kindly did not charge fees after the 1st operation.
When I had knee surgery I did have to pay something for his assistant surgeon but cannot remember how much.
I'd suggest speak to him/her at your next appointment and he/she may negotiate.
Good luck.
The medication costs were high as these are now all 'outsourced' - good lurk for the hospitals.
My heaviest bill was the anesthetist (which had to be paid ahead of time) but as I went back for 2 additional surgeries they kindly did not charge fees after the 1st operation.
When I had knee surgery I did have to pay something for his assistant surgeon but cannot remember how much.
I'd suggest speak to him/her at your next appointment and he/she may negotiate.
Good luck.