Chicagoland Surgical Center??!?!

[Strickk]

Does anyone know of a Great Dr. that performs surgery in a surgical center to lower my cost?!?! My "in network hospital says I would be responsible for 30% of supplies (implant) quoted me 26k for device alone. Have BCBC ONLY I am aware BCBC has an allowed amount contract with hospital that they can be charged because it's "in network" but it's still steep thinking I can save if it's not done at hospital

Thx!!!

[KarlB1706]

You are kinda stuck with where your doctor does his or her surgeries but the main thing is they are in network. That will save you money, plus even in a hospital your stay will be less than 24 hours. My surgery was scheduled for 2:PM and was discharged by 8:AM the next morning. Your are hung up on the $26,000 price of the implant, my BCBS plan allowance for the implant was just over $14,000 and my out of pocket for the implant was $1900. So don't let the $26,000 sticker price scare you from getting the treatment you need to live a happy and healthy life.

Karl

[oldgoat]

Read my previous posts.
Very happy with my surgeon.

[charlesr]

I have BCBS. Got my surgery done by Dr. Robert Kaplinsky of Uropartners in the Chicago area. Also did my RP and a kidney cyst removal. Excellent Surgeon and Urologist.

My out of pocket for the $27,000.00 implant and $13,000.00 surgery was 600 bucks. I would do a little more investigating before you lose heart.

[Strickk]

Thx Guys...

chsrlesr if you don't mind... I assume this your procedure was done at a Hospital and not a surgical center of some sort?!?!

[jonbaldbg]

See my comments on your other posts. Check the full list of in-network providers with BCBS. I can do this online, and I called them and a lady helped me with that. I was shocked to find out that while I live in Kentucky, the University of Maryland and Dr. Andrew C. Kramer were in network for me. He's a high volume surgeon so I chose that instead of a less experienced urologist locally.