Got a statement of benefits from my work insurance regarding my fistulagram procedure on August 21st. The whole thing was billed at $14,261, and the Medicare rate was $5,744. My work paid 20% of that, which was $1,149. Again, not really knowledgeable about medical costs so I don’t know if that’s a fair price. I did spend a bit of time in the hospital, and was in an intervention radiology operating room with several OR nurses. However, this only covers the hospital portion. I’ll probably get another bill/claim from the vascular surgeon. Some of the line descriptions are not very detailed: Outpatient surgery, Medication, Medical equipment and supplies, etc. I wonder if I asked, someone (hospital, Medicare, Blue Shield) will send me a more detailed statement.
Also, I did a drive-thru COVID-19 test on August 18th, prior to the procedure. That was billed at $65 and the reduced Medicare cost was $33.72.