I’ve incurred about RM240 so far:
- RM65 for some pain killers and anti-inflammatories
- RM65 for the xray
- RM65 for the cast/bandages
- RM30 consultation
- Balance for registration/administrative stuff
I expect to incur at least RM60 just to see the ortho specialist on Monday, and will assume that that should be the end of it lah... if I need to follow-up it will have to happen in the US.
So I’m looking at an out of pocket of about USD$95 right now.
And now I’m wondering what a similar incident would cost me in the US. It seems my insurance deductible is $100, so either way I’d be out about the same amount... except that I have a feeling if I went through the same things in say Springfield, I think I’d be more than a C-note poorer!
How about you? Have you had the misfortune of hitting the ER? How bad was the damage to the wallet?
Sorry, can't help on the costs, but sounds like you got amazing value for money.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the diagnosis - broken bone, torn ligament? Sounds really painful and I'm sure the novelty of the cast will wear off soon. Hope you don't have to wear it for long. In the meantime, milk the sympathy for all it's worth!