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

Paloma needs a partial thyroidectomy at Brooklyn Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,200 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Paloma Reyes
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In February I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Brooklyn Orthopedic Institute recommended a partial thyroidectomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,000, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $4,200 short. Doctors at Brooklyn Orthopedic Institute told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a partial thyroidectomy. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,000 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a call-centre agent have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 6 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $4,200 goes: โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $3,400 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $390 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $410 Glad we found this place. - Paloma
due date
2025-05-01
bill type
Hospital invoice

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