Hi All, I was recently diagnosed with low-grade, non-aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason 3+3=6 / 3 of 12 cores positive 5%, 5%, and 10% / PSA 0.5). My uro mentioned more than once that my prostate...
UPDATE #2: I spoke with the primary nurse in my doctor's office. She said that it was totally their fault and that I will not have to pay that total cost. The "lab" should have been sent to Quest...
UPDATE: I showed my doc the bill and he said "Oh no, this is not right!!" He gave me the biz office # and they are trying to work it out. My insurance (OSCAR) to me it should be a $25 copay for the...
Hey everyone, So, it looks like I've been accepted into "the club" as I got my biopsy results back yesterday and they've granted me the "entry level" package of 3+3=6 to start. The next step...
Update: I saw my uro yesterday. The good news is that he said it clearly appears to be a mistake and that he thinks it should easily be resolved especially when I told him that in-network pathology...
No, they say I have to PAY the $4500 and that since it's out of network, the provider likely will not accept their "negotiated" rate and demand the $6k. I won't pay it.... Somebody mentioned lawyer,...
I just had a prostate biopsy done. I spoke at length with the facility and my insurance company beforehand to get an idea of the costs involved. The approximate cost for biopsy was supposed to be...
I've been looking into the PCa3 and Free PSA tests. Is there any reason why my urologist wouldn't have ordered those tests prior to a biopsy, esp in my case? I'm also in the process of getting a rx...
Based on what I'm reading here, discovering from friends who have some experience, and other research including the NIH website, it sounds like the smartest thing to do next is get a second opinion...
Such thoughtful and insightful answers from everybody. I will post some replies as I get more info. For the moment, thank you everyone for your help. It's greatly appreciated. Paul...
Hey all I've been researching your forum regarding prostate biopsies and I'm seeing some similarities in the reasons for and against. My situation seems a little different and I would like to get...