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A craniotomy for Rafael: covering what insurance won't
After a herniated spinal disc, Rafael was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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Rafael was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in December. The surgeon at Móstoles Regional Medical Center recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,450 short.
my brother has been in and out of Móstoles Regional Medical Center since December. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,500 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Rafael struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Recovery is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Rafael won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did.
Where the $4,450 goes:
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,100
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,850
• Travel and lodging for the family: $250
• Post-operative medication: $250
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2025-02-17
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rafael!
Hospital stay (5 nights) is $2,100 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
Thinking of you, Andrés. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Taguig.
Wishing you peace, Andrés. Shared it with a few friends.