The official 2025 Wyoming elk hunt for Dave N thread.

[CUElk]

It may be as simple as the doctor needing to resubmit with a different code. My wife has had intestinal disease for years and my son was in a bad accident a few years ago. We have received many bills just like you did. A phone call to the doctor and sometimes to the insurance company and it was taken care of once resubmitted. Don’t worry about it, it will work out.

 

[Wildabeest]

My ankle replacement was $225,000. Surgeon’s office called insurance company weeks before the surgery so they could give me an “out of pocket” estimate. Fortunately, the insurance company came back with “it’s all covered except for $25 co-pay”. A month after the surgery, I got a notice from the insurance company saying they were denying the claim because it utilized 3-D printing which they considered to be experimental. Quick call to the surgeon’s office and they got it all resolved with BCBS.

 

[Dave N]

Just to show I'm not just sitting in my recliner. Heart rate is off. Finger monitor shows 155 and the folks that ran my stress test said 163 was their target. Time for a shower.

 

[Nick87]

My ankle replacement was $225,000. Surgeon’s office called insurance company weeks before the surgery so they could give me an “out of pocket” estimate. Fortunately, the insurance company came back with “it’s all covered except for $25 co-pay”. A month after the surgery, I got a notice from the insurance company saying they were denying the claim because it utilized 3-D printing which they considered to be experimental. Quick call to the surgeon’s office and they got it all resolved with BCBS.

Both boys had there tonsils out. First one cost us about $2,500 to $3,000 iirc. In the meantime we switched to a different plan second boys tonsils same surgeon same everything. $100 co pay. Wife and I both looked at each other like that can't be right. Should've switched plans years ago. We use a plan where whoever you see has to be in network and I think that scares a lot of people off. We've had zero issues with that aspect. No more deductible just a co-pay. Saves us thousands every year.

 

[kansasdad]

@Dave N rubbing alongside your carotid artery can stimulate your Vagus nerve and perhaps slow an over pacing ticker down. Or sticking your whole face into an ice bath can do it too.