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A partial thyroidectomy for Nenita: covering what insurance won't

Nenita needs a partial thyroidectomy at Pasig Regional Medical Center and the family is $1,000 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇵🇭 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines1,760 views
Rafael E. Andrada
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Nenita was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in July. The surgeon at Pasig Regional Medical Center recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,350, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,000 short. my wife has been in and out of Pasig Regional Medical Center since July. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,350 is more than we can find. While we wait, Nenita struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Nenita 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 $1,000 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $105 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $440 • Travel and lodging for the family: $70 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $385 I hope life is good to you. - Rafael
due date
2024-10-12
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Rafael

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($243). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($138). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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