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Public elective surgery cost?

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  • 20-12-2013 8:07pm
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    Grolschevik
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    Hi all, I think I'm in the right place, and I hope this question isn't one that's asked all the time!

    My GP referred me to a consultant in the public system. In due course I was seen, sent for tests, and seen again.

    On the last visit, the consultant said that elective surgery *might* alleviate my problem. He proceeded to put me on the list, saying I could change my mind later.

    I forgot to ask him about the cost, however. Anyone know what the story is? Do I pay all, I pay a proportion, I pay a standard visit fee, or I pay nothing?

    (I don't have private insurance, by the way)


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    Nonoperational
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    Nothing if your public.


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    Stheno
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    Nonoperational wrote: »
    Nothing if your public.

    Is there not a nightly charge for the bed if the OP has to stay in?


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    Vorsprung
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    Nonoperational wrote: »
    Nothing if your public.

    Not quite true.

    Unless you have a medical card, you'll be charged €75 per day you're admitted, upto a max of 10 days (and you can't be charged more than €750 in a year). That covers everything (inpatients test, surgery, scans).


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    Claregirl
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    I think it depends on admission?

    I had day surgery in 2012 and I was charged the day admission rate of €75 if your an inpatient I think there's a daily rate subject to a maximum of €700ish.


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    Grolschevik
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    Thanks for the prompt responses lads! Guess I should've looked here first:
    http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/3/hospitals/Hospitalcharges.html

    I was sure I'd heard stories of people being stung with a hefty anaesthetist's bill months after the event, but it would seem that wouldn't apply here.


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    RobFowl
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    Grolschevik wrote: »
    I was sure I'd heard stories of people being stung with a hefty anaesthetist's bill months after the event, but it would seem that wouldn't apply here.

    That only applies if you go privately.
    Can be hefty though, Mrs Fowl got stung a few years ago for this. was genuinely surprised to see it was as much as the surgeons fee for a very specialised operation...


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