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Originally Posted by dillywho
Unless something has changed, when I had my surgery years ago when they first started the keratectomy procedures for vision correction, it was not covered by my insurance plan so, I had to pay for it. They told me that it was $800 per eye without insurance, and something like (don't remember the exact figure) $1500 per eye with insurance. I just remember there was a big gap.
I sure don't like the idea of balance billing for all Medicare, though. It cost me quite a bit for my ear surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville because Mayo does not accept assignment from any insurance, including Medicare. They will file the paperwork for you. The checks are sent to you and then you pay what Mayo bills you. I didn't know it until I went there, but all the doctors at Mayo are salaried. This could explain why they draw only the best, because they all work together as a team and not in competition. That was explained to me by my surgeon there the first day I saw him. My ear specialist here knows him and says he is the best there is, and that he did a beautiful job. I have excellent hearing and do not have to have hearing aids, despite 4 surgeries on the one ear.
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Re: Your discount on a non-insured eye surgery
The people who did that for you were simply GOOD PEOPLE
an act of HUMANITY. I've heard of doctors that will accept less if you pay CASH. Just like your plumber, gardener etc
they declare every dollar-there is a bridge in Brooklyn you might wish to buy.
Re: mayo clinic
I too have heard good things about them BUT
The truth-who knows.
You will be shocked to discover almost all medical mal practice cases are settled. The reason is simple. The dirtbag atty can always find something wrong or something he/she/it can suggest to a jury is wrong. Not only will a jury award ridiculous damages to the injured patient but the case will then be public record. If, the mal practice insurance company settles the case they know what the cost is and part of the settlement is the case is sealed.