$$ tummy tuck costs $$
Okay I went online today and looked at old EOB's from Blue Cross regarding my tummy tuck... drum roll please.
Office visit with Dr Katzen for consult $350.00 (he accepted what they paid and didnt charge me any extra, not even copay)
Dr. Katzen's surgery fees for tummy tuck and thigh lift $13,400.00 Insurance paid $4273.12 (again my OOP was already met.)
Hospital Bill: Inpatient 2 days $41,010.21 BC paid $3,390.00 (I met my OOP, so I didnt owe the rest.)
Anesthesia: $2,100.00 BC paid $1,206.58
= $56,860 Holy shnikes! But I feel like a million bucks! Now I know on a cash basis it will be alot cheaper! I just wanted to give ya a heads up, and Dr's typically bill huge and have lower return.
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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10
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