I was told that having a tummy tuck done at the same time as my hysterectomy would save me on one recovery and also its a opportunity to save money because my insurance will be covering my hysterectomy. Which would be the facility and so forth. So where would the save money part come in if I am still paying a facility fee, anesthesia fee, and surgeon fee? I was thinking Id have a anesthesia fee but the facility fee is not a small facility fee its over $1500. How am I saving money then?
February 16, 2016
Answer: Combination surgery Thanks for your question! The financial side of things can be confusing. I would ask your PS's office what is the customary facility fee for tummy tuck by itself. In Dallas, the customary TT facility fee is 1800-2200 and 700-1000 more if liposuction is used during the procedure. If you have an overnight stay with your procedure that is covered by insurance as well, cosmetic hospital overnight fee is 800-1000. Hope that helps.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Combination surgery Thanks for your question! The financial side of things can be confusing. I would ask your PS's office what is the customary facility fee for tummy tuck by itself. In Dallas, the customary TT facility fee is 1800-2200 and 700-1000 more if liposuction is used during the procedure. If you have an overnight stay with your procedure that is covered by insurance as well, cosmetic hospital overnight fee is 800-1000. Hope that helps.
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Costs/fees: Information Dear Ms. Thank you for your questions.Bottom line: You won't save any funds for the cosmetic portion (actually done in hospital setting may cost you more!)However, you need to consider "economy of scale" concept and non $ considerations:1) your post operative hospital care will be covered by your insurance 2) one operative setting vs two3) one recovery period. 4) less time off work if one operative event vs two (lost income)Total costs are based on several components:A)what part of the country you have your surgery (coastal cities are generally higher than inland cities)B)surgeons fees (more experienced surgeons are higher than less experienced)C)anesthesia fees (nurse anesthetist vs Bd. Cert. Anesthesiologist) D)facility fees (operations done in a hospital setting are usually higher in total cost)E) special equipment needed or supplies (implants,I trust you have chosen a Plastic Surgeons who is experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Costs/fees: Information Dear Ms. Thank you for your questions.Bottom line: You won't save any funds for the cosmetic portion (actually done in hospital setting may cost you more!)However, you need to consider "economy of scale" concept and non $ considerations:1) your post operative hospital care will be covered by your insurance 2) one operative setting vs two3) one recovery period. 4) less time off work if one operative event vs two (lost income)Total costs are based on several components:A)what part of the country you have your surgery (coastal cities are generally higher than inland cities)B)surgeons fees (more experienced surgeons are higher than less experienced)C)anesthesia fees (nurse anesthetist vs Bd. Cert. Anesthesiologist) D)facility fees (operations done in a hospital setting are usually higher in total cost)E) special equipment needed or supplies (implants,I trust you have chosen a Plastic Surgeons who is experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600
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