Fees and Financing

All fees will be discussed freely in advance by the office staff.   Assistance will be provided if you desire financing.  Your insurance company may cover at least part of the fee if an excess of 500 grams of breast tissue is to be removed and you do not have an HMO.  Payment of all fees, however, is the patient's responsibility; all fees are due prior to surgery.  If requested, the office staff will assist you with forms, but recovery of any insurance benefits is between you and your insurance company.  Insurance companies never pay the entire fee for breast reductions or for any other procedures that are designed solely to improve your appearance. As such, you cannot expect the insurance carrier to cover the cost of a mastopexy procedure.

In compliance with suggestions adopted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it is customary for the patient to pay all fees for cosmetic surgery prior to the desired operation.   This insures that the patient is sincere in her motivation and can afford the surgery, thus creating a better patient/physician relationship.  A non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your desired surgery date.   The remainder of the fees must be paid prior to the surgery, usually at the time of the preoperative visit, but no later than one week before surgery. Additional fees are also required for laboratory tests, surgical facility fees, the anesthesiologist, and if necessary, mammography. If additional surgical procedures become necessary, additional facility, laboratory, anesthesia, implant costs and professional fees will be incurred. The surgical facility and anesthesiologist fees quoted will be based on our best faith estimate; the final fee may vary as these fees are based on surgical time, and it is not always possible to predict exactly how long a procedure will take to complete.   It is important that you understand that the patient is responsible for all costs associated with all secondary surgical procedures or for the treatment of any complications that may arise as a result of this elective surgery.

Pre and post-op photos will be taken of the treatment site for record purposes. I understand that these photos/videos will be the property of the attending physician.  I do____, do not ___ agree to allow these pictures to be used for publication, teaching purposes or the practice web site. If I agree, I understand that my name will be kept confidential and protected.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS (949-888-9700) OR AFTER HOURS, CALL YOUR SURGEON  - DR BUNKIS CELL PHONE NUMBER IS  (949) 500-8856, OR REGISTERED NURSE, TRACEY PRESCOTT’S NUMBER IS (949) 338-6072.  

WITH AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, CALL 911 BUT PLEASE HAVE YOUR FAMILY NOTIFY DR. BUNKIS OF ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE!

I, _____________________________________________certify that I have read and understand the" Breast Reduction/Uplift" information sheets dated March 2008, that my surgeon has answered all of my questions to my satisfaction, and that I give my informed consent for this procedure.

Witness_______________________________ Date__________________

I certify that I or a member of my staff has discussed all of the above with the patient and have offered to answer any questions regarding the procedure. We believe that the patient fully understands the explanation and answers.

Surgeon’s Signature_____________________ Date_________________

Initial if copy requested/given to patient____________________________ Copy placed in chart __________________________________________

Copyright 11/87 Last revised 03/08
Juris Bunkis, M.D., F.A.C.S.