If you have ever tried to get a quote for surgery you know that the medical industry needs some oversight or change. I had a SLAP repair of my right shoulder a few years ago, and I’m still receiving bills from companies I have never heard of. This time, I was determined to know everything up front… easier said than done. The surgery center where my surgery was to take place gave me a call with “all of the fees” I was to incur. According to them there are 3 people who will be requesting money.
- The surgeon
- The facility
- The anesthesiologist
Lucky for me, I knew this wasn’t the case. In reality there are quite a few more people who will come knocking on your door. Here’s the full list I was able to compile.
- The MRI
- The surgeon
- The facility
- The anesthesiologist
- The company who provides the graft
- The ice/compression machine (I opted for the Game Ready)
- The CPM machine (continuous passive motion)
- Prescriptions (trust me, you’re going to need some pain meds)
Hopefully that will give you a better idea of who you need to talk to in order to come up with pricing.