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Hip replacement surgery for Haruka: covering what insurance won't

After osteoarthritis in the right knee, Haruka was cleared for hip replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan1,951 views
Haruka Emi Ueda
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Fukuoka
In June I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Fukuoka Orthopedic Institute recommended hip replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for September. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $7,250, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $5,500 short. Doctors at Fukuoka Orthopedic Institute told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without hip replacement surgery. I work as a call-centre agent, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $7,250 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. Recovery is expected to take about 8 weeks. I'll not be able to lift anything heavy 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 $5,500 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $380 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,750 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,900 • Travel and lodging for the family: $290 • Post-operative medication: $180 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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