cost of Gold Fiducial Markers

[Doodlebun]

I had three markers put into my prostate to assist targeting the Xray for radiotherapy. Whereas my Medicare advantage plan Humana paid for the procedure, the office nurse said I need to pay $75 for the markers as it is not covered. Is this true??? I have found no evidence for this.

[Echotango51]

Call Humana, I have Humana Advanage Plan also. MUSC wanted to charge me $15 co-pay for a phone appointment. I called Humana, they told me no co-pay for phone appointments. I paid the $15 and looked back at my account. They did the same in March but refunded me in April.

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The nurse might be thinking the 33% copay under part B for injectables. Maybe remind her its for injectable medications.

[Wings-of-Eagles]

IMO, That nurse is saying BS.!!

[spencoid2]

It always amazes me what they do and do not pay for. They pay thousands for chemo but then fight about a $25 item.

[Hidden in reply to spencoid2]

They bill Medicare $10,000.00, get a negotiated $1,200.00, and accept it.

But That $10 co-pay you haven't paid, goes to collection.

[fish7days]

With the gold price over 2,000 looks like mine have increased in value substantially since 2019.

[spencoid2]

i should dig those markers out now. need to sharpen my xacto knife.

[j-o-h-n in reply to spencoid2]

Hold off on that...... they may gold plated....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 06/16/2023 10:37 PM DST