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Miotch
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Miotch asked in HealthGeneral Health CareInjuries · 1 decade ago

Does no health insurance influence a doctors decision?

I broke my left clavicle last week. It's in four or five pieces and one large piece is rotated 90 degrees. After doing some homework and talking with a few doctors; I've learned the 98 percent of clavicle fracture are left to fix themselves because of the risk of the surgery. (hard for me to type with one hand). Long story short: I don't qualify for health care because of some minor preexisting conditions. But I have the means to pay for the surgery ($25,000). I can't help but wonder if my doctor feels as if he might not get paid and this is why he advised against the procedure. Do doctors think this way?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi there. This might make a difference to some Doctors - but not all of them. Get a second opinion if you think the first Dr. isn't calling it right. By the way - if you end up paying cash for the surgery be sure to inquire how much discount you get for paying in cash in full - it should be a 5 to 10% reduction in price

    Good luck to you on this

  • 1 decade ago

    absolutely they are in it for the money....

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