Ovarian carcinoma debulking and omentectomy

[Annemie]

I had a large cyst removed from one of my ovaries, and the ovaries had to be removed as well.  The doctor billed me for  'Removal of ovarian cyst or tumour' and 'Ovarian carcinoma debulking and omentectomy'.  Aren't these two the same operation with different levels of complexity?  Was it necessary for the doctor to perform an 'Ovarian carcinoma debulking and omentectomy' even though I don't have cancer?

[nyc lady]

Call the doctors office and ask them to explain.  Removal of the ovaries/tube is called a Oopherectomy/Salpingo and removal of the uterus is called a Hysterectomy.  The removal of a cyst also as a medical term.  I would also be concerned that she called it 'Ovarian carcinoma debulking and omentectomy'.  Call the office and demand an explanation and possibly ask them to recalculate the bill.....the other thing to remember when negotiating the fee, don't pay more then the insurance company would pay....it is much much much less then you are billed.

[marie3B]

This does sound unusual. I hope the medical council sorts it out.  In my experience they don't remove the omentum unless they see implants and  and / or there is cancer present. Some of the women with more experience and knowledge than myself may know more.  Good luck with the bill.  Marie

[Annemie]

She said she removed it to test for cancer.  I received an extremely large bill for an operation that is supposedly standard.  It completely overshadowed the shock of almost being diagnosed with cancer.  The medical council will help me sort it out, but I first wanted to double check before I start stirring things.  The doctor only started in practicing in January, and I think she just made an administration mistake.

[marie3B]

Did the doctor remove the omentum to test for cancer?  If not I don't see how he could bill you that way.  I am thankful you came out of this without a cancer diagnosis.  Marie