Quote from: tinytim on April 14, 2017, 05:02:07 AMhey 6f,
already 5'10 wow! 
So your out of pocket cost was only $40k? or was it $75k out of pocket and $35k insurance for a total of about $110k?
~TT
Total out of pocket cost was about 50k USD.
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on April 17, 2017, 06:15:26 PMTotal out of pocket cost was about 50k USD.
So insurance covered 50 thousand?
Quote from: google42 on April 17, 2017, 07:22:36 PMSo insurance covered 50 thousand?
He mentioned earlier that he paid 75k, if you are from another country you have to pay everything because your insurance wont cover anything And accommodation; pt can be done for yourself easily, It Will help if you are as flexible as 6'. 100k- insurance is 75 k.
Quote from: onemorefoot on April 17, 2017, 08:01:48 PMHe mentioned earlier that he paid 75k, if you are from another country you have to pay everything because your insurance wont cover anything And accommodation; pt can be done for yourself easily, It Will help if you are as flexible as 6'. 100k- insurance is 75 k.
No, what i'm saying is:
Dr Rozbruch fees: 75k (insurance paid 25k, i found this out today)
Hospital fees: 35k (insurance paid all of it, except for like $300)
Total cost to me: 50k
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on April 17, 2017, 09:12:48 PMNo, what i'm saying is:
Dr Rozbruch fees: 75k (insurance paid 25k, i found this out today)
Hospital fees: 35k (insurance paid all of it, except for like $300)
Total cost to me: 50k
Wow that's not as much as I thought it would be. I assumed it was 100k at least and all of it out of pocket. Good to know insurance covers a good chunk of it for American citizens. I'm not that far from New York but I live in Canada so no coverage of any kind for me.
Really amazing prices for American citizens with one of the best doctors
Quote from: 6FeetSoon on April 17, 2017, 09:12:48 PMNo, what i'm saying is:
Dr Rozbruch fees: 75k (insurance paid 25k, i found this out today)
Hospital fees: 35k (insurance paid all of it, except for like $300)
Total cost to me: 50k
This is amazing.
Would they be able to tell me beforehand how much my insurance will cover and what it will cover?
6FS, I've been following your experience and progress with enthusiasm, and I'm glad you're progressing so well!! I have a few questions, if you would indulge me:
- What was your weight before the surgery? If memory serves, you stated somewhere in your journal that you are near weight bearing, at least in some cases. I'm 150 lbs, and will probably lose a bit due to the surgery. The current Precise nails support up to 75 lbs per leg, so I'm hoping I can rely more on the walker/crutches than a wheelchair, at least during the latter part of the process.
- What is Dr. Rozbruch's approach to physical therapy? How many days a week are you doing PT, and do you do additional stretching exercises, unaided or assisted?
Hope you continue to recover well and with zero complications. I'm scheduled with Dr. Paley this summer myself.
Best,
-jbc
Quote from: yyes on April 18, 2017, 01:22:02 AMThis is amazing.
Would they be able to tell me beforehand how much my insurance will cover and what it will cover?
I doubt it, claims are processed after fees have been sent from the provider to policy writer. Anything they tell you beforehand would just be speculation and doesn't necessary mean that's how it will play out.
Quote from: jbc on April 19, 2017, 03:01:58 AM6FS, I've been following your experience and progress with enthusiasm, and I'm glad you're progressing so well!! I have a few questions, if you would indulge me:
- What was your weight before the surgery? If memory serves, you stated somewhere in your journal that you are near weight bearing, at least in some cases. I'm 150 lbs, and will probably lose a bit due to the surgery. The current Precise nails support up to 75 lbs per leg, so I'm hoping I can rely more on the walker/crutches than a wheelchair, at least during the latter part of the process.
- What is Dr. Rozbruch's approach to physical therapy? How many days a week are you doing PT, and do you do additional stretching exercises, unaided or assisted?
Hope you continue to recover well and with zero complications. I'm scheduled with Dr. Paley this summer myself.
Best,
-jbc
I was 170 lbs the day of surgery. His view is you can do the required stretches on your own daily. No need for a dedicated PT session with a therapist.
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