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Nope, there were no complications, however I did stay in the hospital overnite because I live in Wichita. The charges are just outrageous. For example:
drugs (only one of 25 they submitted!) charge of $560.75 ins paid $60.05
supplies?!?!?! get this....3 submitted $ 579.00 4,023.00 10,211.00
insurance paid 62.00 430.00 3,369.63
operating room charge of $6,594.00 ins paid 706.11
recovery room charge of $3,389.00 ins paid 362.91
I don't know why they hike the prices up so high to bill insurance, unless some insurance are willing to pay that much. Seems crazy to me!
on 11/16/07 3:34 am
Thanks Jeannee for the information. That is good info to know. I am scheduled to attend the December Seminar at OMC. I am used to great services at OMC as I've delievered two kids there and have has other outpatient procedures there. I think it will come down on who has the availability I really don't want to wait a year to get banded. I will call Cigna tomorrow and inquire about SMMC. Malley in Mission and the Bariatric facility in Lenexa werent covered- however, I've heard good outcomes from both places.
You're a wealth of knowledge and sound like you're doing great- keep it up!
Life is a journey, don't waste the trip.
Mike Wise
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RNY/11/08/05
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