Surgical Schedule

Some medical insurance plans has a surgical schedule that sets out the limit that can be claimed for each type of surgical procedure.

The surgeon may follow this limit and bill the patient for up to this sum. If the surgeon bills a higher sum, the difference has to be borne by the patient. The insurance company pays up to the limit.

This schedule helps to place a cap on the charges. The patient should ask the surgeon for an estimate of the cost, and if possible, to keep within the limit.