Most of the billing for my 1-yr scan and blood work has been processed by my health insurance. Wow, those Thyrogen shots were really expensive. My insurance was billed $2137.00 for each shot. In addition to each shot, my Urgent Care 'visits' were added on top of the shots. My portion of the bill is about $120 for each shot. Thank goodness I reached my deductible a few months back, or I'd be paying a lot more than that.
My share of the lab work (pregnancy test before RAI scan/diagnostic dose, and Tg/TgAB blood draw) is less than $6. The WBS was $705, my share is $59. Not sure if that also includes my RAI pill (scan dose), but I'd really like to know what the 5mCi of radioactive iodine cost. I'm almost half way on my maxium out of pocket expense for the year, but I doubt I will get close to hitting the maximum amount because I don't have too many other appts scheduled for the rest of the year. And sadly, I can't even count my dental appts and expenses on my health insurance. My meds don't count toward my out of pocket max either. I am so glad I have a job and health insurance to cover these things.
wow! well, i have to say i knew cancer treatments were expensive. i am more surprised by how much your insurance company is covering.
ReplyDeleteThey cover 90% now that I have reached my deductible. If I hit my out of pocket max, then I don't have to pay anything. That would be a good time for me to go to Mayo or MD Anderson, as it would be free, well, except travel expenses.
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