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Sure I do, we just got our itemized bill for when munchkin was in in the NICU unit. We also had him cicumcised before we came home. It was $616.00 to do it and we live in the Minneapolis MN area
I just googled my area. Looks to be about the $100 mark for Ontario, Canada.
@katiebugbug: I think she's pretty set on circumsising her son, I am too. She was asking how much it would cost...not to start a debate and defend her decision. No one needs to do that.
If we have a boy (we're team green) we decided that we'll be look into getting a Mohel to do it. From what I've found it normally runs a few hundred bucks. I know that some go strictly off a donation while others ask a higher fee (500ish)
We knew that we didn't want it done in the hospital (we're also having a homebirth), Mohels in many areas will do it regardless of the couple's religions, and they've done LOTS so alot of times it's less traumatic and I've heard of babies actually sleeping through it. =)
So that might be an avenue worth looking into =)
@katiebugbug: Not really any of your business I think. Lets keep the discussion on track.
Wow. I had no idea insurance didn't cover this! It seems like a rather routine thing to be not covered by insurance!
@bluebonnet: I think it seems silly that they don't cover it, either. A close friend of mine with boys said that when she signed the consent form in the hospital it listed in several places that it was "an elective procedure that was not medically necessary". So is an epidural, but insurance covers that! Makes no sense that they wouldn't cover this, too :-/
Thanks ladies. Yes, we are decided, for many reasons, so I'm not interested in debating it. Just curious what it will cost. I have heard in the thousands, but I don't really understand that? What would make it that much when in some places it's only in the hundreds? Maybe only if there are complications? My dad is a urologist and was explaining the details of the procedure to us, and it does not sound like it should be something that costs in the thousands if done immediately.
I agree, it seems silly that it is not covered by insurance. I am sure some policies cover it, but my husband was told by ours that it is not.
@amnystik: What's a mohel?
@bellamargot: Disclaimer: Not to start a debate; just meant to explain & answer a question that was asked. The reason a circ isn't covered is because it's considered elective "cosmetic" surgery (like having a boob job/nose job, which also aren't covered). An epidural is classified more like a medication or a procedure that might not be necessary, but is routine. Does that make sense?
@AvantLaLettre: It's the person that performs a Bris. So they perform Jewish circs BUT it's become more common that others who aren't Jewish will look into them b/c the procedure is so much different when done by them as opposed to in a hospital.
We're not Jewish, but considering my overall feelings towards hospitals I thought it'd be a much better route for us. I've seen good things said by those who used one. (I searched through other forums and threads about them) =)
My hospital charges $300. However, check your insurance-- some insurances cover some or all of the cost. My doctor's office takes the payment around 20 weeks (after you determine the sex if you are finding out) and then issues you a check if your insurance does cover some or all of the cost.
@HopingToBeaMama: Thanks - how did you find out what your hospital charges? Would I just call and ask them?? I want to confirm with my insurance company but DH was told by them it's not covered at all.
@amnystik: I see, thanks. Good to know!
@HopingToBeaMama: Thanks - how did you find out what your hospital charges? Would I just call and ask them?? I want to confirm with my insurance company but DH was told by them it's not covered at all.
@amnystik: I see, thanks. Good to know!
I had to meet with an insurance specialist after my first appointment where they reviewed my insurance with me and what I would be responsible for. The $300 for the procedure was listed out. I would call your OB/gyno office and ask them if they have info on it.
@AvantLaLettre my insurance covered the circ. You may want to call your insurance to see if it is covered or not .
Our insurance covers it. We have to pay 20% copay, but I am not sure what the amount is yet.
I think it depends on the area you live in. Here in Missouri it is about $400-$600 aerage but there are some places that will do it as little as $100. You just have to look around and find a good person to do it as soon as you know if it's a boy.
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Does anyone know how much it costs to have a baby circumcised? Our insurance does not cover it, but we will be circumcising if we have a son. Would love to hear what it cost if you did it. I'm assuming it does vary by region but we are in a pretty expensive city so probably on the higher end of things. Thank you!