I have a 8mm Kidney Stone, and my physician has scheduled a Shock Wave Lithotripy for 9/4/08.
The procedure if $15,000. My current insurance will pay all but $2,000.
On 10/1/08, I qualify for Medicare and purchased an AARP Supplement that will pay the entire cost if I can wait until 10/1/08.
The pain can be intense, but comes and goes. I've been controlling the pain with Oxycodone prescribed by my Urologist.
I'd sure like to wait and avoid the cost, if possible. I have a call in to my physician to discuss this. But, I'm wondering how long others have had a kidney stone before they opted for this type of procedure?
The procedure if $15,000. My current insurance will pay all but $2,000.
On 10/1/08, I qualify for Medicare and purchased an AARP Supplement that will pay the entire cost if I can wait until 10/1/08.
The pain can be intense, but comes and goes. I've been controlling the pain with Oxycodone prescribed by my Urologist.
I'd sure like to wait and avoid the cost, if possible. I have a call in to my physician to discuss this. But, I'm wondering how long others have had a kidney stone before they opted for this type of procedure?