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A craniotomy for Raymond: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in October is out of reach without help covering $2,200 of the cost.

🇺🇸 California, United States4,476 views
Madeline S. Banks
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Riverside
Raymond was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in July. The surgeon at Riverside Orthopedic Institute recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $2,950, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $2,200 short. my husband has been in and out of Riverside Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $2,950 is more than we can find. While we wait, Raymond struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Raymond won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,200 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $250 • Physiotherapy sessions: $370 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,580 Thank you so much. - Madeline
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Oğuz Sinan Duman 🇹🇷 · $100

    “You got this. Hope the October deadline works out. - Üsküdar”

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    “God bless. Shared with friends too. - Riyadh”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Raymond all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Raymond all day after reading this. - Makati”

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    “God bless. - Pietermaritzburg”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Raymond all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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  • Parker R. Tate

    Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning.

    • Bogdana Lidia Grigoriev

      Hope the doctors have good news. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Arif Rubel Ahmed

        Praying for you, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

        • Kausar Kiran Baig

          Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Athens.

          • Ochieng Barasa Kiprop

            Your post was clear and honest. After 21 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Riverside.

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