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

Julieta needs knee replacement surgery at Raleigh University Hospital and the family is $7,750 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Julieta J. Orozco
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Raleigh
In May I was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect. My surgeon at Raleigh University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $15,500, and after what the government subsidy will pay, I'm still $7,750 short. Doctors at Raleigh University Hospital told me an aortic valve defect will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $15,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 4 weeks. I'll not be able to look after the children alone 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 $7,750 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,700 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,200 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Physiotherapy sessions: $660 • Travel and lodging for the family: $330 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2025-08-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Marisol J. Jiménez

    Wishing you peace, Julieta. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.

    • Dhruv K. SatheQuestion

      what's already covered and what's the $7,750 for?

      • Julieta J. OrozcoOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the biggest at $2,700. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Mugisha Mwangi Athumani

      Good luck, Julieta. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Raleigh.

      • Sophie Diaz

        Thanks for sharing this, Julieta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

        • Justyna Pawłowski

          So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Chennai so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Sydney

          • Marlene W. Khumalo

            Hang in there, Julieta. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

            • Myra A. Prajapati

              Praying for you, Julieta. This could happen to any of us.

              • Ngozi Comfort Balogun

                Shared this with my family. Thinking of Raleigh.

                • Letícia Luciana Fonseca

                  Thanks for sharing this, Julieta. Shared this with my family

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