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Septoplasty for Crystal: covering what insurance won't

After a hip fracture that never healed properly, Crystal was cleared for septoplasty, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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William T. Bell
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Kansas City
Crystal was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in June. The surgeon at Kansas City Community Hospital recommended septoplasty, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,250, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $3,150 short. my daughter has been in and out of Kansas City Community Hospital since June. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without septoplasty. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Crystal 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. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Crystal 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 $3,150 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $350 • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,000 • Post-operative medication: $280 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2025-08-15
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Noel A. AguilarQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kansas City.

    • William T. BellOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Kansas City I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • Hlengiwe SmithID verified

    Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kansas City

    • Maverick G. Norwood

      I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Jerusalem but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Kansas City!

      • Dustin T. Gregory

        hang in there, William. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Camilla Sjögren

          Take care, William. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

          • Kendall K. Shaw

            So sorry you're going through this, William. Get well soon. My neighbor in Kyiv donated after I showed her your page.

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              Best of luck, William. Get well soon.

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