AMS aid for replacement

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dickey3
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AMS aid for replacement

Postby dickey3 » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:39 pm

Because of an apparent bad pump or seal in the device I got in Nov, 2015, my doctors office called this morning and offered to either replace the whole device or live with it deflating after about 10 minutes. I am going to get it replaced and was wondering if anyone knew or ever heard of AMS offering or giving some financial assistance in the case of a bad device. Medicare covered me but I want to go to another doctor as the response from my current guy left a lot to be desired. I have called both Eid and Kramer and my cost is 3 or 4 thousand dollars respectively. The other thing what are the risks other than infection that one faces when replacing everything? That is another reason that Kramer stands out, when I called his office and explained what was going on his secretary said he was used to fixing other doctors mistakes. That actually made me feel better.

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Re: AMS aid for replacement

Postby jeremc » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:49 pm

You want ever have to pay for repairs or replacements from AMS. Only the difference your insurance pays for the surgeon and hospital.
We are lucky, our insurance co-pay is only $25 for the whole procedure.
Good Luck with it,
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