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Rhino/Septo
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Surgery on Tuesday
Marisol82December 15, 2016
$10,000
My surgery is for next Tuesday. Here is what I'm planning on having for recovery should I get anything else?
Arnica Cream
Biotene mouth spray
Saline spray
Extra Strength Tylenol
Cough drops
Pineapple
Frozen peas and rubber glove for icing
Cold eye mask
Green juice
Apple Sauce
Soup
Crackers
Dairy Free ice cream
Also, has anyone else had issue getting cost for their surgery. It's been a nightmare. The hospital and doctor office are telling me different numbers each time I speak to them and I have to call someone else to find out the anesthesia cost. The whole process has been a mess.
Arnica Cream
Biotene mouth spray
Saline spray
Extra Strength Tylenol
Cough drops
Pineapple
Frozen peas and rubber glove for icing
Cold eye mask
Green juice
Apple Sauce
Soup
Crackers
Dairy Free ice cream
Also, has anyone else had issue getting cost for their surgery. It's been a nightmare. The hospital and doctor office are telling me different numbers each time I speak to them and I have to call someone else to find out the anesthesia cost. The whole process has been a mess.
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Replies (2)
April 4, 2017
Did you have the surgery? Who did you choose?
April 4, 2017
I was 3 days away from surgery and they came back and told me it would be much more expensive than discussed so I canceled it. It would have been $15k out of pocket. I am now searching for a doctor in Eastern PA where I have family because everything in NYC is going to be very expensive. It's just very hard to find an ENT who will also do cosmetic. That's what I prefer, but I may have to just go with a regular plastic surgeon.
UPDATED FROM Marisol82
Am I getting ripped off? Help.
Marisol82November 30, 2016
So it has been 3 years since I first had a consultation! I'm finally moving forward with a septo/rhino. I was hoping to have most of the surgery covered by insurance since my nose deformity was caused by an injury. However I'm being told by the doctor office that I have to pay the faciality and anesthesia fee out of pocket which is $1800 along with a $7500 fee for the doctor. Then my insurance will cover the septo/turbinate fee. Is this normal? It seems odd to have to pay out of pocket for the hospital fees. $7500 also seems very high for the minimal amount of cosmetic changes that we discussed. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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November 30, 2016
Yes that is normal and insurance only covers part of or anesthesia and or and cosmetic portion is your responsibility . That is a good price .
November 30, 2016
Thanks Leelee. I am responsible for the cosmetic portion along with the total fee for the hospital. Which doesn't make sense to me. So I guess the insurance company will think that I'm not getting a hospital room or anesthesia because they won't be getting a claim for that. I also wanted to mention that I asked for the rhinoplasty code so that I could call my insurance company and ask them myself if they would cover it and the office gave it to me and then said they won't cover it but you can try but they may deny the septoplasty claim if you do. It just seems like it's easier for them to get the money from me so they want to scare me into paying for this out of pocket.
UPDATED FROM Marisol82
Thanks for all the comments. This process is very...
Marisol82January 13, 2013
Thanks for all the comments. This process is very daunting. Once you find a doctor, how can you decide on how you want your nose to look. It's such a huge deal. I have 2 morphs from 2 doctors. I'm not sure about either of them. I definitely want a natural nose. I guess I will discuss more with the doctor of course, but all comments appreciated. I have added the morph from the first doctor.
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January 14, 2013
I'm going through that right now too. Trying to decide what I would like my nose to actually look like! I like the second one you put up better. But what matters most is what you like.
August 8, 2013
Who did you end up choosing? I am close to choosing Dr. Guy Lin but getting cold feet and feeling very nervous.
Good luck!