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

Zubby needs knee replacement surgery at Abuja Orthopedic Institute and the family is $700 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Zubby Kingsley Kalu
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Abuja
In May I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Abuja Orthopedic Institute 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 $1,400, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $700 short. Doctors at Abuja Orthopedic Institute told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without knee replacement surgery. I work as a seamstress, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $1,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a seamstress have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $700 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Travel and lodging for the family: $25 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $270 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $280 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2024-08-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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