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ACL reconstruction for Noah: covering what insurance won't
Noah needs ACL reconstruction at Los Angeles Community Hospital and the family is $7,700 short of the hospital's estimate.
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In August I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Los Angeles Community Hospital recommended ACL reconstruction, and I have been placed on the schedule for December. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $11,000, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,700 short.
Doctors at Los Angeles Community Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without ACL reconstruction. I work as a retail assistant, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $11,000 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a retail assistant have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,700 goes:
• Travel and lodging for the family: $440
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,450
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,500
• Physiotherapy sessions: $310
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2025-11-21
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Wishing Noah a smooth procedure and a full recovery
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Sending strength, Noah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from San Diego.
Wishing you the best, Noah. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Los Angeles
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