Because of course this couldn't go off without a hitch...right?!
Just hung up with Nurse Neurosurgeon. Literally. Who informed me that regardless of what Medicaid may be telling us...the bill could still end up in our mailbox. It's happened...she said.
So I clarified what Chugani's nurse had relayed to me a couple months back. Being that if we were billed it would be for $4000.
Um. No.
More like $15,000.
My temples are still a tense throbbing mess. Making this post very difficult to complete. But it's part of our story. The sharing of which I have myself convinced...may benefit someone else. Someday.
The big thing is...I was also under the impression that Dr. Neurosurgeon would not preform the surgery without cash in hand. Payment plans not accepted.
I had this mental image of us stumbling into the hospital. Road weary. And seizure-y. Only to be sent packing because we don't have fifteen grand collecting dust in a bank. For such a time as this.
Nurse Neurosurgeon assured me that will not happen.
And that they would indeed work out a payment plan with us. If it comes to that.
Which allowed me to catch my breath again.
She also assured me that they would be submitting the bill to our Medicaid.
Which is nice to know. But really I was more interested in whether or not Dr. Neurosurgeon was going to be donning scrubs pre-payment. Next flippin' Tuesday!
Everybody together now...let's release a huge sigh of relief. Because he will.
And honestly...I'm not really that worried about the billing jazz. I have had countless conversations with our case manager. And she has assured me that this is covered. This is happening.
And that's all the really matters right now.
Just hung up with Nurse Neurosurgeon. Literally. Who informed me that regardless of what Medicaid may be telling us...the bill could still end up in our mailbox. It's happened...she said.
So I clarified what Chugani's nurse had relayed to me a couple months back. Being that if we were billed it would be for $4000.
Um. No.
More like $15,000.
My temples are still a tense throbbing mess. Making this post very difficult to complete. But it's part of our story. The sharing of which I have myself convinced...may benefit someone else. Someday.
The big thing is...I was also under the impression that Dr. Neurosurgeon would not preform the surgery without cash in hand. Payment plans not accepted.
I had this mental image of us stumbling into the hospital. Road weary. And seizure-y. Only to be sent packing because we don't have fifteen grand collecting dust in a bank. For such a time as this.
Nurse Neurosurgeon assured me that will not happen.
And that they would indeed work out a payment plan with us. If it comes to that.
Which allowed me to catch my breath again.
She also assured me that they would be submitting the bill to our Medicaid.
Which is nice to know. But really I was more interested in whether or not Dr. Neurosurgeon was going to be donning scrubs pre-payment. Next flippin' Tuesday!
Everybody together now...let's release a huge sigh of relief. Because he will.
And honestly...I'm not really that worried about the billing jazz. I have had countless conversations with our case manager. And she has assured me that this is covered. This is happening.
And that's all the really matters right now.
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So I did a mapquest, it shos a route through Albany, to Buffalo, through Canada and then down to Detroit. Is that the intended path?
((((HUG)))))
C
Connie...lucky you I added the breath now line! ;)
Sinead...I can only imagine the battle we'd be facing if we were still with AIG. That would be who declined Trev's first round of ACTH. In the deepest part of me...I really believe this will be resolved with minimal out of pocket expense. And we're willing to pay! The biggest freak out factor was being led to believe the neurosurgeon wouldn't operate without up front payment. Having that settled helps. Although my head's still pounding. But you did help me resolve the other side. I was just taking a break-the-migrane shower and wondering if I should call my case manager right now...or just ride this through and wait til' after the surgery. I think I'm going to wait. Although if the headache doesn't subside...I might be swayed. Ugh. I hate the OCD in me sometimes.
Thanks for sharing your last minute stress! Least we're not alone...right.
...danielle
Whew, now that that's taken care of, I hope you guys are able to enjoy your last couple nights with all of the kiddos before you leave for the trip. Thinking of you guys often and sending warm fuzzies to you all ;)
Prayers and hugs,
Jody
It will be just fine...
Love to you!
Cyndi
Hang in there,sweetie! It'll all work your way....somehow, it will.
Hugs,
M