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Yeah, it gets pricey, but it's definitely worth the rest of your life.
Glad to help :)
Are you thinking of the $600 program fee? That doesn't include the psych and nut. Not really sure what it *does* cover, but I do know it doesn't cover that. Also, at your initial consult, you'll have to pay $250 as a downpayment of that program fee.
Wow... Jesse James had a horse and 2 guns.
I think I will have to sell some property....but I will keep moving ahead.
I'll post whatever I learn.
Thank you for your help.
Are you thinking of the $600 program fee? That doesn't include the psych and nut. Not really sure what it *does* cover, but I do know it doesn't cover that. Also, at your initial consult, you'll have to pay $250 as a downpayment of that program fee.
I have to use a mask that covers my nose and mouth. I can't sleep with my mouth shut, even when I use a chin strap. I sleep on my side and on my stomach and there's no problem with the mask. I don't know what they'll do about the clearance since I haven't had the consult yet.
I have sleep apnea. I tried the CPAP and then the BiPAP. Neither one worked. I can not sleep with the mask on. I sleep on my side. I wonder if I will have trouble getting a clearance for surgery?
I have not heard from my advocate yet. They said to give them 6-8 days I think it was.
I have seen several complaints about the $600 for the psyc and nut.
I have Medicare and BCBS. 100% of my hospital is covered and 90% of the surgeon is covered. I will submit the $600 for the psyc and nut. I have a max out of pocket of $1,300.00. We’ll see what surprised I encounter. I may have to sell some property…lol.
Are you able to do an easy payment plan for the balance?
Also, the cost for the psych eval, nutritionist, and any office visit copays for the clearance doctors are not included in the total your advocate will give you. I really wish they had told me that at the beginning, because my parents are paying for my out of pocket expenses. We thought it would just be $3100. Dr. Ferguson doesn't submit to insurance, so the psych eval cost me $360. My insurance doesn't cover nutritionists, so that cost me $57. I've had two office copays for the cardiologist, and I'm sure I'll have at least one for the pulmonologist.
I just looked through my email. The email from my advocate included the date and time for my initial consult, so it was sent after they called me to schedule. I went to the information session on March 13 and got this email on March 19.
Did your advocate email you? She should have given you an idea of what you will owe and who you need to see. If she's done that already, I would go ahead and schedule your psych eval and nutritionist. You need to have a letter of medical necessity from your primary care physician. You should contact your insurance yourself, if you haven't already, to find out if they have any requirements you need to meet.
Wait until you have your first consult with the nurse practitioner at Dr. Kim's office before you work on the other clearances. They will go over the surgery, give you a diet to follow, and tell you which clearances you need. I made my appointments in the lobby downstairs as soon as I left my consult.
As far as I know, there are only two nurse practitioners who do the consults. I had Tina. She can seem unfriendly, but don't let that turn you off. She's good if you can handle her personality. The other one has a friendlier attitude, I've heard.
I know I will need some clearances for surgery. How long are they good for? Should I go ahead and get some done now or wait till they tell me which clearances I need?
