20% copay BEFORE surgery?

yeah, I had foot surgery last summer, he asked for my full co pay of $1000 before surgery was set.  And when I did radiation 4 years ago, they wanted my $35 copay at each session.  Till the max out of pocket was met.  then they actuall runding my overpayment.

screwy as I just got a check from the hospital where I did my lumpies ...4 years ago.  Check for $5.80...over payment but also, 4 years ago

FWIW I never had to pay these high co-pays upfront. My family doc used to ask for my $20 co-pay when I checked in but even that had changed. (we also changed insurance. Not sure if that's the reason) Just an FYI in case you want to consider switching docs. Personally I would prefer to choose a doc based on others reasons than their billing policy by if it's a hardship...

I was shocked when my BS wanted it upfront even though she knew my max had already been met by all the testing.  Took me over 2 months and numerous phone calls before the office manager refunded it to me.  Oh yes she was highly recommened but her financial accounts person was the pits!

WTH  kind of surgery?

My 20% for LX is $2400.00.

STILL havent paid it as they have advised me to apply for fin. aid.

Oh, I see. MIne was just LX.