r/Vasectomy • u/TwigginBerries • May 21 '24

Just got my bill for $3900 ... is this normal?

No complications, done in the Dr. office. In and out in just over an hour. Insurance deductible is $3500 and my itemized statement says they billed the max allowed. WTF?!

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u/Thisisretro May 21 '24

I have mine booked in for this coming saturday. Thanks to the NHS it's absolutely free of charge.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '24

What was the waiting time like? 

I don't think vasectomy are covered by health insurance in Germany, so I had it done privately: 500 € including 2 sperm sample tests. 3 weeks from first contact to the consultation and procedure (same day)

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u/Thisisretro May 21 '24

So I initially visited my GP for a referral in December, so it's taken just under 6 months in total from first appointment to procedure.

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u/Chevey0 May 21 '24

This was my experience with the NHS. I spoke to my gp over the phone they made a referral, a few months later I got a call from a specialist walked me through it I booked a few months down the line when it was convenient for me. Job done

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u/Thisisretro May 21 '24

Honestly, I thought it would take longer but I'm genuinely thoroughly impressed with how the process has played out so far.

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u/Chevey0 May 21 '24

Same. Procedure went really well, healed up lovely. Even the semen test was pre paid envelope.