What is the cost range for an implant?

[RPSurvivor]

If you walked in the door with cash, what would it cost?

[Gt1956]

Past quotes have ranged from about $19K up to the mid $20'sK. Avoid expensive regions if possible.

[sswinsfba]

Past quotes have ranged from about $19K up to the mid $20'sK.

True but it's basically free if you're over 65 and are covered by Medicare.

[newbie443]

If you walked in the door with cash, what would it cost?

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[Bigdave]

A few weeks post op, I received an invoice for just over $75,000.
It had a balance due of $45k+, and this was after I prepaid my $3,000 out of pocket limit.
Needless to say, I was on the phone the next day. Lol
They said that the invoice was sent by mistake, and the insurance was still processing.
I suspect they shoot for the moon, knowing the insurance company will discount the bill substantially.

[ThailandBound]

Dr. Perito. Approximately $30,000+. Quoted to me at in-person consultation. 12/22.

Dr. Clavell. $21,500. (<—- What i and others have paid as recently as the past couple of months. Mine was 1/4/23)

[Stupid]

85k to insurance Co. To me about 29k. I owe a 15% co pay on the 29k. This is USC with Doctor Stuart Boyd (retired) and the official Doctor Loh-boyle. Boyd started in 1982 in this field. Top hand. Both showed up for surgery and were excited to do this procedure. Like 2 giggling little girls. Needless to say no complaints. I would to the east coast for these guys.

[Old Guy]

Past quotes have ranged from about $19K up to the mid $20'sK.

True but it's basically free if you're over 65 and are covered by Medicare.

Not True! Medicare A only covers hospital expenses. You need to have Medicare B as well, which is an elective insurance you pay for out of your SS check. Then you still need to cover the yearly deductible.

[sswinsfba]

Past quotes have ranged from about $19K up to the mid $20'sK.

True but it's basically free if you're over 65 and are covered by Medicare.

Not True! Medicare A only covers hospital expenses. You need to have Medicare B as well, which is an elective insurance you pay for out of your SS check. Then you still need to cover the yearly deductible.

Ok if you say so.

Personally I only had to pay $100 to the hospital and have only paid $15x 3 (so far) to my doc (for co-pays) but I'm covered under United HealthCare's Medicare Advantage program which I assume includes Medicare Part A &B. I've got 1 more doc appt in May so the total "medical" costs for my implant will only be $160.

Also paid $10 for a pain killer that I didn't use. Will pay a total of about $35x4 ($140) for gas/tolls for travel to my doc appts. And about $225 for a motel room pre-op to make the early surgical time.

So, the total cost for everything for me will be about $535, which I consider "basically" free.

[RPSurvivor]

I thank you all for your help.

From $20k to $85k is a factor of four.

I don't pinch pennies and try to go for the best.

How can I reconcile some surgeons charging four times as much?

Thank you