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A craniotomy for Sofia: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in December is out of reach without help covering $1,050 of the cost.

🇺🇦 01012, Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine942 views
Sofia Maria Osipov
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Kyiv
In August I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Kyiv Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $1,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $1,050 short. Doctors at Kyiv Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a market vendor, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a market vendor have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to stand for more than ten minutes during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. 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 $1,050 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $420 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $310 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $80 • Post-operative medication: $50 • Physiotherapy sessions: $85 • Travel and lodging for the family: $105 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Sofia
due date
2026-11-19
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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