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

After a thyroid nodule that needs removal, Maxim was cleared for knee replacement surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Sofia Svetlana Moroz
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Kyiv
Maxim was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in November. The surgeon at Kyiv University Hospital recommended knee replacement surgery, and He is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,700, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $1,850 short. my son has been in and out of Kyiv University Hospital since November. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without knee replacement surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,700 is more than we can find. While we wait, Maxim struggles with daily life and can't work a full shift. 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 8 weeks. During that time Maxim won't be able to work a full shift, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $1,850 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $135 • Travel and lodging for the family: $100 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $650 • Physiotherapy sessions: $170 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $795 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-03-29
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Xiu Na RenQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maxim.

    • Sofia Svetlana MorozOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. pre-operative tests and imaging comes first ($135) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

  • Jia Chen Hu

    sending good thoughts, Sofia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

    • Michele Bernardi

      Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Campinas.

      • Toàn Nhân Lam

        Wishing you peace, Sofia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

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