Originally Posted by Weasel

Well, apparently it is an expensive surgery... if covered insurance pays 80% and I pay 20%. My 20% is $7,500 which means the whole thing is $37,500! And to top it off the out of network surgeon I want is willing to do it pro bono and not charge me the extra! The in network of course would charge as normal. And I have absolutely no extra money in savings right now that isn't being used to pay all my bills and co-pays. (out of network costs $230 per visit!)