Reversal Surgery Costs    

 

Tubal ligation reversal surgery:      $2665 (total US dollars).

Vasectomy reversal surgery:          $1765 (total US dollars)

These prices includes all fees including lab work, epidural, hospital stay, doctors fees, etc.  The prices do not include travel related expenses, additional medications if you have specific allergies, or general anesthesia if you should need it.  We strive to make our reversals affordable. 

A $565 deposit is required and due at the time you schedule.  If you are mailing your payment it must be received within 7 days of your call.  The deposit is deducted from your total costs.  See deposit details - here. 

You 'will' need additional funds-- if you ...
  • have any special medical needs or pre-existing illnesses [example: high blood pressure, kidney/liver/heart conditions, anemia, diabetes, asthma, spinal injuries, etc]
  • have infectious/contagious illness or disease [example: hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, etc] which results in additional medical staff present during your surgery or requires additional exam/treatment, medications, or testing.
  • have had previous multiple surgeries (including c-sections)
  • are overweight (200+ lbs if you are 5'6" and above --165+lbs if you are 5'2" -5'6" -- and so on.
  • are 40 years old or over (will require a physical)
Exam and Internal Specialist Fee:  $350    [please discuss this with Dr during your consultation call].
You 'may' need additional funds if you....
  • have drug or latex allergies
  • are taking certain prescription medications (ask the doctor in advance)
  • have special requests for medications (additional sedatives to sleep through surgery, more pain meds etc)
  • are unable to have an epidural due to obesity
  • require or request additional days in the hospital  
  • have low hemoglobin (blood count) - requiring transfusion - see unit prices below
Anesthesia Prices:   (doctor will determine the method of anesthesia, you will have an epidural unless there is a medical reason you cannot have one. 
  • Epidural   (included in the cost of surgery)
  • Epidural + additional sedatives   $200   (f you prefer to be fully asleep during surgery)
  • General anesthesia   $200    (if epidural is not possible)
Other:
Additional stay in hospital (as space permits)- $50 per day
Additional/alternative medications ~ $200 (determined by use)
Blood bank per unit ~ $300

HSG (optional)  - $200

UPDATE:   We will tell you in advance if there will be any expected additional fees based on pre-op paperwork, and we will collect these fees in advance.    But, it is still the responsibility of the patient to make sure that you have emergency funds on hand to cover unexpected services or medications.   You should bring a minimum of $200 for emergency funds.  

 

How and when should we make payment?

DEPOSIT:  Your deposit will be paid at the time of making your appointment and can be made online with credit card, via email, or regular mail.   For more details please see the deposit page.

ADDITIONAL FEES:  Any pre-determined additional fees must be paid in advance.  

BALANCE:  The balance will be paid in US dollars (cash only), directly to the hospital PRIOR to your surgery.  We do not - take credit cards at the hospital, make payment plans, give discounts, nor are we able to accept or file American insurance claims. You must be prepared to pay the full amount at the hospital, or your surgery will be postponed.  

 In some cases we may be able to accept full payment in advance Please email us for details. 

The only acceptable method of payment at the hospital is cash. Traveler's checks, cashier's checks, money orders are no longer be accepted due to multiple acts of fraud committed against Dr. Perez by women to get free reversals.  Payment will also be made in advance for the same reason, theft of funds by patients slipping away in the night without paying.   

FLEX PAY/EMPLOYEE MEDICAL ACCOUNTS - We have been trying recently to work with some patients using Flex-Pay and other medical account cards, however these do not work yet.   There have been issues with using the PayPal system we are trying to work through it.  You can however pay for your surgery out of pocket and be reimbursed by the FSA company without problems.

As with any hospital, in any country, we cannot be responsible for items lost or left in your room or unattended.  All unnecessary valuables (jewelry, electronics, etc) should be left at home. Do not leave cash or valuables in your room or your vehicle anywhere during your travels, and please be especially careful with your valuables at airports. 

Insurance codes, assistance with funding or reimbursement:

  • Flex Pay and other employer funded programs: If you are seeking a reimbursement from your insurance carrier or a medical plan from your employer, please bring your forms with you to be filled out while you are at the hospital.  Getting them after you leave could be a lengthy process.  Flex pay cards do not work.  Flex pay will reimburse but will not pay in advance.  The cards will not work in our system.

  • If you are seeking assistance with your funds, please click here for funding groups.

  • The diagnosis code (ICD-9) that insurance companies use for bilateral tubal occlusion is 628.2.

  • The procedure code (CPT) for tubal reanastomosis  is 58750.

If you have any questions, please email!!  Thank you!

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