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?
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | James D. McMahan, MD, FACS - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Last Updated | August 25, 2006 |
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Last Updated:
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