Pathology tissue test after Breast revision

February 11, 2016
Asked By:Katekynn in Newport Beach, CA

My PS said, to replace my saline implant with a new silicon gel. He will need to send my breast tissue out to UCLA pathology for cancer test. He said its cost around 200-300 depends. Now I got a bill from UCLA medical group patients pay for 1700k. I came back and asked him, He said, he had to send my tissue out, it's a state of CA law. Surgeon please advise

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February 14, 2016

Answer: Patients always have the right to refuse services

February 14, 2016

Answer: Patients always have the right to refuse services

February 12, 2016

Answer: Breast tissue is sent for pathology

February 12, 2016

Answer: Breast tissue is sent for pathology

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