How Much It Costs to Treat an Appendicitis in America (3 pics)

in turkey, 3000 $

In Serbia 0$ + free meals :)

Maybe you were TOLD you had "Good" insurance, but not if you got hit with a $17,000 bill. I've had three surgeries in the past 10 years (carpal tunnel, lower back, and upper vertebral fusion), and Blue Cross covered everything- although there was a co-pay for the meds, usually $10 or $15 each. And my medical through my company was absolutely free.
But now, our insurance is being completely dropped and we're on our own at the end of April. I'll be paying almost $400 a month for less coverage, all to accommodate this wonderful "Obamacare". This is why so many are opposed to it, for those who actually think we're all getting "free" insurance (spoiler: some will, many won't).
Also of interest, last week the president himself "applied" (even though he obviously gets it for free) for his own healthcare via the website, apparently to show people that it's working now. If he had to pay for insurance, it would cost him around $400. So basically, I have to pay the same amount that the President of the United States would be paying.

randomdude735,
Not if Tory have their way

All these morons write that it costs $0 in their country.
Really? So doctors and nurses work for free in your country? Hospitals cost nothing to run, and medical supplies are free for the taking?

Of course not. You don't get a BILL...you just pay for it in higher taxes. Congratulations, idiots.

And the stupid OP should note that the insurance company only paid about 1/5 of the "billed" cost. That's true for any insurance company. So in fact, the surgery was about $12,000.

I'm sure you could have gotten it cheaper in Mexico, so why didn't you? Oh, because it was WORTH IT to have it done in a medical system where everything works (essentially) perfectly, and they have the capability to deal with any complication instantly.

Germany 0

35 $

Costa Rica $0.00

randomdude735,
Yes, but in England you have a pretty high chance to die due to the infection you contract in the hospital.

In Romania, in emergency, is 0$, all is supported by the medical insurance, even if only your spouse or child works. But after the operation, you might want to "thank" the doctor, anesthesyst and nurse. In total, about 100$.

Japan $700 - $1000