Nissen Fundoplication Cost?

[J***@googlemail.com]

I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.

It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.

Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.

Thanks.

[Tim J.]

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.

Ten years ago, it cost me ~$18,000.

[J***@googlemail.com]

Post by Tim J.

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.

Ten years ago, it cost me ~$18,000.

Thanks for the quick response, excellent.

Do you have any idea by chance, based on other procedures perhaps,
what kind of percentage increase the last ten years represents?

[Tim J.]

Post by J***@googlemail.com

Post by Tim J.

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.

Ten years ago, it cost me ~$18,000.

Thanks for the quick response, excellent.
Do you have any idea by chance, based on other procedures perhaps,
what kind of percentage increase the last ten years represents?

Colonoscopies seem to have doubled in that same time period, so I
wouldn't be surprised if a Nissen ran $25,000-$30,000 now. But I'm
now 10+ years post-op, and have not had a single incident of reflux.
It was money well spent. How much is the quote you have?

[J***@googlemail.com]

Post by Tim J.

Post by J***@googlemail.com

Post by Tim J.

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.

Ten years ago, it cost me ~$18,000.

Thanks for the quick response, excellent.
Do you have any idea by chance, based on other procedures perhaps,
what kind of percentage increase the last ten years represents?

Colonoscopies seem to have doubled in that same time period, so I
wouldn't be surprised if a Nissen ran $25,000-$30,000 now.  But I'm
now 10+ years post-op, and have not had a single incident of reflux.
It was money well spent.  How much is the quote you have?- Hide quoted text -
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11,000 Euros, in 2005.

However from the best hospital in the country, really top level. I
know that it can be had for a third that price, or could back then.
So at current rates, around 17,000 USD. If it's risen to say 13K Euros
in the past three years, then say 20K USD equivilant.

Part of it is, back in 2005, that 11,000 EU was only 13,000 USD. Not
anymore.

Thanks for the testimonial also, good to hear.

[tj1]

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.
Thanks.

i paid around $3000 after insurance. I believe the total bill was
$21,000 or so with a 2 day hospital stay

[Chris Baxter]

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.
Thanks.

i paid around $3000 after insurance. I believe the total bill was
$21,000 or so with a 2 day hospital stay

Did your doctor have to prove you were a medication failure before the
insurance would agree to pay a portion of the fundo surgery? Do you know if
insurance companies still require time on the meds before they will pay for
fundo surgery?

[Tim J.]

On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:54:21 -0700, "Chris Baxter"

Post by tj1

Post by J***@googlemail.com
I'm trying to find a rough idea of the current cost of the surgery in
the US, to compare to a quote I have from elsewhere.
It seems to me I found this kind of information before but I'm
striking out.
Any information appreciated, just a ballpark figure, I know they'll
vary from place to place and many other factors, but any idea is
useful.
Thanks.

i paid around $3000 after insurance. I believe the total bill was
$21,000 or so with a 2 day hospital stay
Did your doctor have to prove you were a medication failure before the
insurance would agree to pay a portion of the fundo surgery? Do you know if
insurance companies still require time on the meds before they will pay for
fundo surgery?

Medicare didn't. I put the surgery off for over a year trying
medications, because I was afraid I'd have a lot of trouble swallowing
post-op since I was already having a lot of trouble, and the Nissen
can make it worse. Turns out, my esophagus was so irritated that
after the procedure, it was actually much easier for food to go down
because it wasn't being constantly washed in acid anymore.