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

A scheduled spinal decompression surgery in August is out of reach without help covering $4,600 of the cost.

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Alejandra R. García
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Bakersfield
Pablo was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in May. The surgeon at Bakersfield Orthopedic Institute recommended spinal decompression surgery, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,750, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $4,600 short. my father has been in and out of Bakersfield Orthopedic Institute since May. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Pablo struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 10 weeks. During that time Pablo won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $4,600 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,250 • Post-operative medication: $310 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,760 Every share and every dollar helps. - Alejandra
due date
2024-09-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Felix Markus Lange

    praying for you, Alejandra. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Seoul donated after I showed her your page

    • Abosede Oluwaseun Bello

      Sending love, Alejandra. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings

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