How much does it cost (a good guesstimate) for colon endometriosis surgery?

Question

I am getting ready to sign up for flexible spending at work. I need to know about how much surgery would cost. I am pretty positive I have colon endo. I am going to go back to the doc to discuss this once I get insurance. I told a former doc that I have always bled rectally when I have my period (for about 18 years now) and she looked at me like that was the strangest thing she had ever heard of and recommended a colonoscopy (which I am about to have done.). Also, I have a very physical job (I walk 8 hours a night and lift heavy boxes). How long do you think I would need to miss work? Thanks for any help.

Before anyone asks. I didn't seek help for this before because I have bled like this since I first started my period. I never thought it was abnormal (I know duh!). When I told the doc that I was having pelvic pains I had an ultra sound and laproscopy and they discovered I have PCOS.

Answer 1

It would depend on the fee of the surgeon you use as to the kind of agreement for charges to the insurance company for total payment as well as any part you may have to put out (if you have a PPO that is). It will also depend on which hospital the dr has privileges at as well. If you have a dr in mind to do the surgery you can ask them which hospital they use for surgeries and check with the hospital financing dept about the cost for the use of the hospital services to get an idea.

The recovery from colon surgery depending on how many layers of the colon it affects (because for some it can eat thru all layers) it will depend on what kind of surgery has to be done. Meaning that depending on how far it goes they may make the decision to cut out parts of the colon and attach the other parts together. It can take a good while for that area to heal (like about a month or so).