A craniotomy for Matthew: covering what insurance won't

Matthew was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee in February. The surgeon at Edinburgh Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for April. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,050 short. my son has been in and out of Edinburgh Regional Medical Center since February. 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 $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Matthew struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 7 weeks. During that time Matthew won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,050 goes: • Hospital stay (3 nights): $1,450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,200 • Post-operative medication: $210 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Beth