Question:
Has anyone tried to strike a deal with the Dr?

I will be my surgeons FIRST lap patient. He has been doing open for awhile(RNY). My insurance only pays 80% after the deductible. I see the surgeon 3 days before surgery. Would it be too tacky to ask him to pay the 20%, since I'm basically his "experiment" lol and how many people would be willing to be a DR's first try(ha ha). My attitude is that the Dr. is in business like any other business person, and why shouldn't I "strike a deal". What do you guys think? Go for it or chicken out? ****GretcheeGirl****    — blank first name B. (posted on February 15, 2002)

February 15, 2002
I think you will find that this is illegal. My coverage notebook specifically states that I would be jeopardizing my coverage if I did not pay my doctors the required co-pay. I'd check it out first. Nina in Maine
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February 15, 2002
Hey, i would go with a surgeon who has done this type od procedure before. God forbid somehting happens then what all the sorrys and i wishes wont help. However if you cant find someone else and have your heart on having wls done then yes ask them to cover the cost because you would be his first patient. But try and seek another surgeon. Good luck
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February 15, 2002
It doesn't hurt to ask. If they say yes, great, if they say no... smile and pay the 20%. Good luck
   — Becky K.