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Episode 111: The Knee Replacement Costs Nobody Warns You About, Part 1 (Before Surgery and on Surgery Day)
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In Episode 111, Michelle follows Diane as she sorts through costs that can appear before knee replacement and on surgery day. Diane checks blood work and medical-visit copays, possible prehab, equipment, hospital and anesthesia estimates, insurance deductibles, federal billing protections, and time away from work.
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Michelle explains which questions to ask the surgical team, hospital, insurer, and employer so the money side feels less like one large unknown. This is Part One of a two-part series. Episode 112 continues with expenses that may appear after you return home. This episode is educational and does not replace medical, insurance, financial, or legal advice.
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