Costs of treatment
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Costs of treatment
Health professionals often do not know how much a procedure or course of treatment will cost, but they can usually direct you to the people who have the information, such as:
- A staff person in their office.
- The hospital billing department.
- A pharmacist.
Ask your health professional about any hidden costs involved in the procedure or treatment (follow-up visits, anesthesiologist fees).
- Is there anything you can do to reduce the cost?
- Are there any less expensive options available?
Review your health plan:
- Will your medical insurance cover the cost of treatment?
- Do you need a second opinion or preapproval before this treatment will be covered?
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Keith A. Denkler, MD - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Last Updated | August 4, 2008 |
| Last updated: | August 04, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Keith A. Denkler, MD - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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