So, after a long chat with Dr. T's surgery scheduler, I found that she still does not have quotes back from the hospitals on what the surgery will cost if I end up having to pay for it.
She did however; have a strong knowledge of both hospitals and has every confidence that Parkland will be the less expensive option. She said Parkland offers "Package" pricing for situations like mine and that is very much discounted. She also said the Zale only offers a 25% discount off of hospital fees and the rest, (medication, anesthesiologists, supplies, etc), are not included.
With that information, I went ahead and requested that I be put on his schedule for Parkland. Either way, insurance covered or not, I am having the surgery. So.......
October 6th it is!
The only qualm is......... Parkland has been getting some TERRIBLE press lately...
Things like, hygiene issues, Doctors not washing their hands, or wearing surgical gear outside of the operating rooms. Its been quite the buzz here in Dallas.
The good side is, insiders are saying that these are isolated incidents and that the oral surgical suite at Parkland is pristine. AND now that the microscope is on them, they will DEFINITELY be on their toes and providing TOP NOTCH care.
Anyway, if for some reason BCBS approves my claim and I can get a surgery date at Zale that same week, I will switch, but otherwise, October 6th it is, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
Now we just wait to see if it will be lower jaw or double jaw surgery.
Still waiting............
But at least a step closer....
