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Since I had a history of menstruation and anemia problems, my doctor was able to get my laparoscopy and hysterectomy paid for by my insurance. She said the insurance company would want me to have to a laparoscopy first to look for endometriosis. Then, if I did have endometriosis, the insurance company would probably pay for a hysterectomy, and if I didn't have it, she would try to push it through them anyway.

Some of the laparoscopy charges currently remain pending with the insurance company not because of the procedure, but because of an insurance mixup. The portion insurance paid (80% of total) is listed in green, and the out of pocket portion is listed in red.

Date Costs   Item
1/3/03 $46.40 $11.60   Laparoscopy -- Office Visit, Initial consultation
3/7/03 88.80 22.20   Laparoscopy -- Office Visit, Pre-op visit
3/12/03 886.40 221.60   Laparoscopy -- Surgeon
3/12/03 1919.18 479.80   Laparoscopy -- Hospital supplies/expenses
3/12/03 115.26 27.74   Laparoscopy -- Pathology lab (physician)
3/12/03 770.00     Laparoscopy -- Anesthesia -- pending insurance
3/12/03 32.00     Laparoscopy -- Office Visit (put catheter in) -- pending insurance
 
$3858.04
$762.94		   TOTALS
 
$4620.98		   GRAND TOTAL


Luckily for me, I had endometriosis, and my insurance company approved me for a hysterectomy.

Date Costs   Item
6/2/03 $88.80 $22.20   Hysterectomy -- Office Visit, Pre-op visit
6/9/03 13.58 3.40   Hysterectomy -- Pre-op bloodwork
6/9/03 11.59 2.90   Hysterectomy -- Pre-op bloodwork
6/11/03 160.63 40.16   Hysterectomy -- Pathology lab (physician)
6/11/03 886.40 221.60   Hysterectomy -- Surgeon
6/11/03 5286.98 1321.75   Hysterectomy -- Hospital supplies/expenses, including room/board for one night
6/11/03 956.58 239.14   Hysterectomy -- Anesthesia
 
$7404.56
$1851.15		   TOTALS
 
$9255.71		   GRAND TOTAL


In addition, I applied for patient financial assistance through the hospital. At the time I applied, I owed the hospital approximately $1,830.00 in out of pocket expenses. Based on my income, in May 2004 I was granted full dismissal of all these charges.