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Hip replacement surgery for Mason: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled hip replacement surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $8,050 of the cost.
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Mason was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in June. The surgeon at Seattle Community Hospital recommended hip replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $16,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $8,050 short.
my son has been in and out of Seattle Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without hip replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $16,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Mason struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Mason won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $8,050 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,200
• Physiotherapy sessions: $930
• Travel and lodging for the family: $420
• Post-operative medication: $260
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,240
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- due date
- 2026-09-10
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Wudil but we're thinking of you.
Sending strength, Derek. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Dundee.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Gwangju
Wishing you the best, Derek. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted.
Sending love, Derek. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.