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Knee replacement surgery for Erica: covering what insurance won't

Erica needs knee replacement surgery at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute and the family is $800 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇵🇭 Pampanga, Philippines1,804 views
Gemma E. Zamora
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San Fernando
Erica was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections in July. The surgeon at San Fernando Orthopedic Institute recommended knee replacement surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,050, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $800 short. my daughter has been in and out of San Fernando Orthopedic Institute since July. The doctors say a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,050 is more than we can find. While we wait, Erica struggles with daily life and can't drive. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Erica 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 $800 goes: • Post-operative medication: $80 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $85 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $480 • Physiotherapy sessions: $90 • Travel and lodging for the family: $65 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Gemma
due date
2024-09-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Gemma

  1. Small update. $109 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from San Fernando: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $60 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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