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exboyfil

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5. Bingo

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 06:05 PM

Apr 2012

My five year old daughter was in for a week and again for two days. This was when I had good insurance with my company (before our high deductible). I think I spent $1000-$1500. I can't remember what it cost my insurance carrier, but it had to be north of $30K. It was within a year of this event that we went to the high deductible insurance and had UHC take over our insurance (it was done by the company before).

We delayed too long on getting her to the hospital. I still feel bad about it. I just didn't think a 5 year old would have a problem with her appendix. We had a great doctor though - one of the best bedside manners ever. My daughter wants to be a general surgeon, and I think this experience must be influencing her somewhat.

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Appendix removal: Huge sticker shock in hospital study - $1500 to $180,000 [View all] Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 OP

the next question would be how much did the insurance company actually pay dembotoz Apr 2012 #1

And the Republican talking point will be . . . gratuitous Apr 2012 #2

It's called "For profit health care". Most Americans want it to end just1voice Apr 2012 #3

I suspect it may make a difference if the appendix is intact or has burst. hootinholler Apr 2012 #4

Bingo exboyfil Apr 2012 #5

You were lucky. My six year old cousin died of peritonitis because his family delayed Cleita Apr 2012 #7

I had mine removed in 1955. My family had to pay cash up front. Cleita Apr 2012 #6

agreed. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #8