I just returned from the seminar that my doctor held. Everything sounded really good and the fact that I have Aetna (PPO) was a bonus. I know that I have to tops, wait 6 months for surgery....but then again, maybe not. I have been dieting for over 20 yrs and my current General Doctor has a 5 year history on me...diets included.
Here is the question....They were going over fees and such and one of them really caught me by surprise.
Besides your out-of-pocket expense (co-pay only), did anyone have to pay an Misc. Admin fee??
They said..and after the meeting I asked again, just to make sure I heard it right, that not only do I pay my co-pay, but that I would also have to pay an Admin fee of $3700.00. I would think that would be included with the whole bill that they (Dr) sends to the Insurance Co.
What do you think???? My husband thinks that I should be calling around and asking other Dr's if they have any "hidden" fees.
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Valerie 
Still looking for the real me & I know that I'm in there somewhere! I'm going to find her soon.
GYM RAT #106
Lap-RNY
4/23/08 ~Waiting for Insurance Approval
5/09/08 ~ Denied!!!! WTF!
5/29/08 ~ Appeal Denied! (Aetna shows NO paperwork from my doctor, so I have only been denied 1 time)
10/10/08 ~ Sent
Appeal off to Aetna (waiting again)