I just had fistula surgery a couple of months ago and everything went well. My question is more for what others have experienced in the billing afterwards.
I had a first time visit with my speacilist prior to the surgery. They asked about my issues and basically looked at the fistula with a small camera to make sure that was what I had. No anesitha, or cutting took place.
I paid my regular copay and they set up my surgery appointment and follow up weeks later.
I had my surgery the next week. Or went well and I have paid for that portion of the service.
I had a follow up appointment in the speacilist office about 3 weeks later. They did the same thing as my first appointment. They just looked at the sound and sent me on my way.
Now weeks later I am being billed for both pre and post-op appoints as an office surgery. I'm not sure if looking at the fistula is considered a surgery charge or not.
Has anyone had the same or a different experience with this?
I had a first time visit with my speacilist prior to the surgery. They asked about my issues and basically looked at the fistula with a small camera to make sure that was what I had. No anesitha, or cutting took place.
I paid my regular copay and they set up my surgery appointment and follow up weeks later.
I had my surgery the next week. Or went well and I have paid for that portion of the service.
I had a follow up appointment in the speacilist office about 3 weeks later. They did the same thing as my first appointment. They just looked at the sound and sent me on my way.
Now weeks later I am being billed for both pre and post-op appoints as an office surgery. I'm not sure if looking at the fistula is considered a surgery charge or not.
Has anyone had the same or a different experience with this?