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Emergency hernia repair for Kirill: covering what insurance won't

Kirill needs emergency hernia repair at Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the family is $2,050 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Andrei Artem Baranov
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Yekaterinburg
Kirill was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in October. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for January. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,400, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,050 short. my son has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since October. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,400 is more than we can find. While we wait, Kirill 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 5 weeks. During that time Kirill 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 $2,050 goes: • Post-operative medication: $45 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $950 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $900 • Physiotherapy sessions: $155 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Andrei
due date
2026-01-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Andrei

  1. Quick update: $162 raised so far (8%). the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Andrei

  2. Quick update: $132 raised so far (6%). the plan for surgeon and anesthesia fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $60 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gothenburg”

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    “Keep your head up. My cousin told me about this one. - Salem”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Kirill all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Please keep us posted. - Kinondoni”

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  • Jomar W. Zamora

    Hope it all works out, Andrei. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

    • Elijah R. SchneiderQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kirill

      • Andrei Artem BaranovOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. post-operative medication comes first ($45) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

    • Joshua Fernandez

      Take care, Andrei. Your post was clear and honest. All the best

      • Rubén P. Sánchez

        Hope things get better soon, Andrei. Hope this works out for you. God bless

        • Abdullah Jaber

          hope things get better soon, Andrei. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. All the best

          • Lawrence Tran

            Hope you get there. Love from Durban

            • Chai Pairoj Udomsak

              I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.

              • Adriana R. Bravo

                Rooting for you, Andrei. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 31 people at work. Thinking of Yekaterinburg

                • Emeka Rotimi Ogunbanjo

                  Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.

                  • Kathleen N. Concepcion

                    Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Abbottabad

                    • Thulani R. TshabalalaID verifiedPhoto verified

                      Thanks for sharing this, Andrei. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

                      • Doris Hayes

                        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Shubra donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                        • Yared Kidus Jemal

                          wishing you peace. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Kochi.

                          • Darshan D. VoraID verified

                            Wishing you peace. Get well soon. Thinking of Yekaterinburg.

                            $212 raised of $2,050

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