Surgery Cost
Just received my billing statement for my surgery. Thank goodness for my insurance.
For all the pre op's that are interested and for those just making comparisons for a 2 day stay at Atlanta Medical Center including surgery, meds, surgeons, etc.... the grand total came out to be $77,214.42!
This surgery is a blessing but it surely is not for the uninsured and poor. Whew, it was cheaper to have a baby.
happy_baker
on 3/24/12 2:52 pm
on 3/24/12 2:52 pm
RNY on 02/15/12
Wow. I had mine done at Barnes Jewish hospital, a bariatric center of excellence, and my insurance was only billed $28,000.
I wonder why such a disparity in price?
I wonder why such a disparity in price?
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Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
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Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
There is a HUGE difference between what the hospital bills and what the insurance pays. Mine billed at $58K but got paid $28K. My portion was $2K. The typical payout for most RNY surgery is $25-30K from what I have seen - but, that is for lap, not open, and not including other procedures simultaniously or complications.
happy_baker
on 3/25/12 1:47 am
on 3/25/12 1:47 am
RNY on 02/15/12
Ah no, that's not what I mean.
My insurance was billed a total of $28K for my entire procedure. They paid out $8K. My portion was $0.
My insurance was billed a total of $28K for my entire procedure. They paid out $8K. My portion was $0.
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Check out my video blog! www.youtube.com/user/HappilyShrinking/videos
Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
Check out my video blog! www.youtube.com/user/HappilyShrinking/videos
Highest weight: 269. Surgery weight: 233. Goal weight: 144, and then we'll see..
Mine was about 60 grand...thirty for the rny and thirty for the large paraesophageal hernia they found.
My insurance covered all of it because I had it done at the hospital I work for.
Audrey
My insurance covered all of it because I had it done at the hospital I work for.
Audrey
Highest weight: 340
Surgery weight: 313
Surgery date: 10/24/11
Current weight 170... 170 pounds lost!!!!
I am not a doctor, but I play one at work.