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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
In praise of spreadsheets! : We've had our problems in the past with medicare or especially BCBS not covering random hospital charges. This time, anticipating the HUGE price tag of surgery, I started a spreadsheet when all of the line item pre-op EOBs began arriving from BCBS. I flagged every... Read more.
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2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Very good. I am on pins and needles as I wait for my charges from Cleveland. It took me about 6 weeks of daily work to liaise with insurance on mine - so I appreciate your hard work and the relief you must feel... Congrats!
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
I have Medicare and BCBS Az and i have not been billed for anything. I am grateful!
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Wow. That's crazy. I've always done this forever tracking expenses for healthcare. Every single year there are bills I'd pay but shouldn't if I hadn't been paying attention. This is always one of my top recommendations in taking responsibility for your healthcare.
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
It sure did. 👍
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Wow! Great news for you!

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