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A craniotomy for Alejandro: covering what insurance won't

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Alejandro was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Daniela N. Macías
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Austin
Alejandro was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in May. The surgeon at Austin Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $8,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $7,050 short. my son has been in and out of Austin Regional Medical Center since May. The doctors say osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $8,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Alejandro struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. During that time Alejandro won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,050 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $490 • Post-operative medication: $360 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-08-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Daniela

  1. Small update. $83 so far, I made the first payment toward surgeon and anesthesia fees.

  2. Small update. $24 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Gloria James

    Sending strength, Daniela. Get well soon. We're a small family in Setagaya but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Austin

    • Oliver F. George

      wishing you peace, Daniela. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. All the best

      • Vishnu J. Shetty

        Wishing you the best, Daniela. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Southampton!

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