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Spinal decompression surgery for Aiden: covering what insurance won't

Aiden needs spinal decompression surgery at Orlando Orthopedic Institute and the family is $4,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Hadley B. Richardson
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Orlando
Aiden was diagnosed with an aortic valve defect in August. The surgeon at Orlando Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,000, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $4,800 short. my father has been in and out of Orlando Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say an aortic valve defect will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aiden struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 3 weeks. During that time Aiden won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,800 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,950 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,500 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $260 • Post-operative medication: $280 • Physiotherapy sessions: $350 • Travel and lodging for the family: $460 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Hadley
due date
2026-11-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Naresh Negi

    So sorry you're going through this, Hadley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Orlando

    • Tomer Bar

      Hang in there, Hadley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

      • Rohit R. Nambiar

        Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Mapo.

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