Today in the mail was the first two bills from Sloan Kettering. I say the first, because we have recently been back to see the doctor and the bills don't include the doctor.
So, you ready? I hope you are sitting down and those with heart conditions have some nitro nearby.
First doctor's visit $226.00
Second doctor's visit $226.00
CT of belly to get a better look at the tumor $772.00
Contrast Dye needed for scan $73.50
Blood Typing $32.00
Screening for antibodies in the blood $60.00
Presurgical Chest X-Ray $253.00
EKG pre surgical $167.00
Sticking the needle in his arm to get the blood $19.00
Liver Functions $227.00
Basic Metabolic Panel $259.00
Urinalaysis $36.00
CBC $37.00
Bleeding Times $ 94.00
Blood Compatability Tests $144.00
Total $2625.50
And this is even before he was admitted to the hospital.
Hospital Room for 6 days $18320.00
Surgery $14254.00
Recovery Room $3122.00
Surgery Supplies both op and post op $3252.00
Medications $1006.80
Labs $3927.00
Pathology $2113.00
Blood Processing $92.00
Cardiology Consult $133.00
Physical Therapy she saw Bri for about 30 minutes to tell him that I had already done her job $838.00
For a Grand Total $47057.80
And, like I said, we haven't seen the doctor's bills from being inpatient yet.
Then add in about $100 for transportation to and from.
$400 for staying my hotel bill.
$150 for transport in the city.
$200 for my food.
$150 for other things.
Plus the two other trips to the city before the surgery.
I would have to say, since Brian's first trip to the city we have wracked up somewhere between $60,000.00 and $75,000.00.
Thank God for health insurance.
I would love to sit and figure it out some time. It's almost mind boggling.
2 comments:
look through the list of supplies....you should be able to keep the portable bed pan that no one will ever use again, and the diaposable arm cuff for bp!!!!
I am not sure why you would want a bed pan at home, but I suppose if you paid for them, they are yours! The way hospital bills add up are absolutely amazing! I am so glad you have coverage for that...and that Brian seems to be doing well! Hang in there...you are a strong woman and I totally admire you stregth and perserverence!
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