When your wrist is injured, the most important thing is to regain use of the wrist and get relief from your pain. Unfortunately, many patients worry about the cost of getting treatment even as they know that seeing a wrist surgeon is important. The cost of seeing a wrist surgeon should be very manageable with insurance and/or patient financing. In addition, seeing a wrist surgeon as soon as you recognize a problem with your wrist can help ensure that you make as full a recovery as possible.

Wrist Surgery Basics 

Wrist surgery may be needed in cases where the wrist has been damaged and does not have the capacity to heal on its own. For example, complex fractures, ligament tears, and severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome may all require surgery, among other conditions. Although your doctor should try to use non-surgical methods if at all possible, surgery is sometimes required to help patients recover from their wrist condition.

Costs of Wrist Surgery

Wrist surgery should be covered by insurance, but the total costs of seeing a top wrist surgeon can be high, although several factors can make the cost higher or lower. For example, arthroscopic wrist surgery is usually less costly than traditional wrist surgery, and procedures that are more complex are also more expensive to perform. In addition, living in an area with a high cost of living or visiting a doctor who does not attempt to control costs can increase the cost of wrist surgery.

Although the cost of any surgery in modern America is significant, the good news is that the cost of seeing a wrist surgeon should be covered by your insurance, since the procedure is used to treat a medical condition. Thanks to insurance, you will only pay a fraction of the cost of treatment. Your exact out of pocket costs depend on the terms of your insurance plan as well as the nature of the surgery you are receiving.

Financing Options

While the majority of patients are able to handle their out of pocket costs immediately thanks to their health insurance coverage, patients with high deductibles or copays may need help handling their costs. Financing can help you spread the cost of treatment over the course of several months, which can be much more manageable. Patient finance companies and health care credit cards specialize in providing financing to patients in need. You can also turn to more traditional financing options, like loans or lines of credit.

Top Wrist Surgeon

Dr. Howard Marans would be happy to meet with you about your wrist health. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call OC Orthopedic at (714) 979-8981.