After a surgery, should I expect out-of-pocket costs?

Answered by 25 licensed agents

That is vague question because it would be different depending on which plan you are utilizing. If you have Medicare Supplement (G or N) and have not satisfied your $257 deductible then you will owe up to that deductible. If you have already satisfied your deductible then you should not have any out of pocket costs accrued. However, if you are on a Medicare Advantage plan then you will be billed the set copayment for that procedure based upon which plan you are on with which carrier.

Answered by Tracy Davis on August 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in IN, AL, CO & 6 other states

Answered by Tracy Davis Medicare Insurance Agent
With Medicare you will have a 20%co-pay after a surgery.

If you have a Medicare supplement then you may have a deductible and after that 100%. If no Ded 100%

Medicare advantage you will have per day copay depending on your plan.

Answered by Daniel Brechin on November 22, 2025

Agent Licensed in AL, FL, KY, MS & TN

Answered by Daniel Brechin Medicare Insurance Agent
The out-of-pocket costs after a surgery will depend upon which kind of Medicare plan you have, so if you have a Medicare supplement plan, you should not have any out-of-pocket costs, but if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you will have many expenses and copays associated with your surgery.

For more information, contact George Ibanez.

Answered by George Ibanez on October 31, 2025

Broker Licensed in AR, AL, AZ & 40 other states

Answered by George Ibanez Medicare Insurance Agent
You have a bunch of variables.

Do you have Original Medicare A&B?

Do you have Orginal Medicare and a Supplement?

* No, then yes you can expect to pay 20% of the entire amount approved by medicare and the part B deductible assuming you were not hospitalized overnight.

* Yes, What supplement do you Have?

A, B, D, G, J, K, L, M, N ( some or no longer available.

* Does your plan have a deductible? HDG/ HDF

Are you on a Medicare Advantage?

If so forget everything i just said and look at your ANOC. There will definatley be out of pocket costs.

Honestly it's best to speak to a Medicare Speciliast usually the Broker who sold you your plan.

William Gray

"The Medicare Dude" Daytona Beach Fl, 32117

Answered by William Gray on December 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL, GA, ID & 9 other states

Answered by William Gray Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, even with Medicare, you’ll usually have some out-of-pocket costs after surgery (like deductibles, copays, or 20% coinsurance).

Original Medicare: You pay the Part A deductible for hospital stays and 20% coinsurance under Part B.

Medicare Advantage: You pay set copays/coinsurance until you reach your plan’s out-of-pocket maximum.

If you have a Medigap plan, it may cover most or all of these costs.

Answered by Travis Harmon on September 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in OR, AL, AZ & 6 other states

Answered by Travis Harmon Medicare Insurance Agent
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, yes, expect some out of pocket costs. It could be a Copay or a Coinsurance, which is a % for example 20%. You should receive Explanation Of Benefits in the mail after claims. Make sure to review them. Thank you.

Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO and PFFS) organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Answered by Andrew Zurbuch, MBA on August 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in IN, FL, KY, MO, OH & TN

Answered by Andrew Zurbuch, MBA Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, after surgery, you should generally expect some out-of-pocket costs. These costs could include deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance, as well as potential charges for services not covered by your plan.

The specific amount will depend on your insurance plan, the type of surgery, and whether you use in-network or out-of-network providers.

Answered by Diana Garner on August 21, 2025

Broker Licensed in KY, FL, IN, OH & TN

Answered by Diana Garner Medicare Insurance Agent
Expecting out of pocket cost for surgery would depend on what type plan you have. Most times with a Medicare Supplement plan there are generally no additional costs unless you need to meet your part B deductible. With advantage plans you may expect copays or coinsurance cost but these should be explained to you when enrollment happens so that you know fully what to expect.

Answered by Steve Houchens on August 10, 2025

Agent Licensed in KY & TN

Answered by Steve Houchens Medicare Insurance Agent
That will depend on the plan you have and how the Benmedical procedure surgery was coded. These Medicare Advantage plans have different costs and it depends on the plan summary of benefits.

Answered by Vernon Jones on September 19, 2025

Broker Licensed in NC & SC

Answered by Vernon Jones Medicare Insurance Agent
It depends on what plan you have. If you have a supplement policy, you could have little to no out of pocket costs. If you have an advantage plan, you could have copays or coinsurance unless you reached your maximum out of pocket for the year.

Answered by Michael Yost on August 20, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH, AL, AZ & 27 other states

Answered by Michael Yost Medicare Insurance Agent
Again this question depends on whether or not you have a Medicare supplement/Medigap policy or you have a Medicare advantage policy. You should look at your plan documents to see what responsibility you have for any deductibles co-pays or coinsurance that is on your plan.

Answered by Marnie Applegate on October 2, 2025

Agent Licensed in TN, AL, GA & TX

Answered by Marnie Applegate Medicare Insurance Agent
There is a surgery copayment, which varies differently from each Medicare advantage. We are in the OEP open enrollment period from January 1 through March 31 where people are reevaluating plans and can elect a new plan to start for the first of the following month.

Answered by Chris Vari on January 26, 2026

Agent Licensed in PA

Answered by Chris Vari Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, you should expect out-of-pocket costs after surgery, which can include costs for the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, labs, and medications, depending on your health insurance plan's deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Your final financial responsibility will also depend on whether the providers are in-network, if you've met your out-of-pocket maximum, and if you qualify for any financial assistance from the hospital. You should contact your insurance provider and the hospital to get an accurate estimate of your costs before and after the procedure

Answered by Mark Boone on October 7, 2025

Agent Licensed in MN, FL, MI & NC, OH, SC & VA

Answered by Mark Boone Medicare Insurance Agent
Your policy limits are spelled out and you should check to determine what if any out of pocket expenses will be incurred. Not so with a Supplement, you know what your cost will be but with an Advantage plan you will pay a co-pay for 70% of health services rendered

Answered by Jack Mayer on August 11, 2025

Agent Licensed in CA & NV

Answered by Jack Mayer Medicare Insurance Agent
It depends. If you have a Medicare Supplement, in addition to Parts A and B, once your Part B annual deductible is met, you should have no other out-of-pocket costs. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan you likely will have out-of-pocket costs, both in terms of co-pays and your MOP (maximum out of pocket).

Answered by Andrew Kelly on August 12, 2025

Agent Licensed in WA & OR

Answered by Andrew Kelly Medicare Insurance Agent
There are too many variables to answer this question correctly, however, here are a few situations:

Medicare Part B and Part A with a Medicare Supplement G you would pay $257 for the Medicare Deductible then no more.

Medicare Parts A&B with Part C Advantage Plan there is a copay associated with each plan being different. To answer you correctly I would have to know what you have. I am available for a contact. Happy to help!

Answered by Jami Mead on October 28, 2025

Broker Licensed in OH, FL, GA & 11 other states

Answered by Jami Mead Medicare Insurance Agent
Investigate the other letter plans available in your state. Plan N may have the porential to save you money.

Answered by Bruce Resnick on August 11, 2025

Broker Licensed in TX

Answered by Bruce Resnick Medicare Insurance Agent
You will likely have expenses, depending on the insurance coverage you choose. There are limitations on hospital stays and skilled nursing facilities. There are co-pays on durable medical equipment if you require help at home, which would not be covered.

Answered by Patricia Graham on August 10, 2025

Agent Licensed in WA

Answered by Patricia Graham Medicare Insurance Agent
Usually yes, you have to check your plans summary of benefits. If you do not have Medicaid, you most likely have co-pays for physician visits and physical therapy. There is usually out of pocket costs for the actual surgery itself (surgeon fees, surgery center, etc).

Answered by Joseph Tretola on June 8, 2026

Agent Licensed in FL, AL, AR & 26 other states

Answered by Joseph Tretola Medicare Insurance Agent
You’ll be responsible for the Part A deductible (if hospitalized) and 20% coinsurance under Part B after meeting your deductible. A Medigap plan can help cover that 20%. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your costs depend on your plan’s copays, coinsurance, and network rules. Always check your plan’s summary of benefits before surgery so you know what to expect.

Answered by Erica Huffstetler on October 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in AZ, FL, OH, SC & TX

Answered by Erica Huffstetler Medicare Insurance Agent
It really depends on what plan you have. If you have a supplement plan than most likely you will not have out-of-pocket costs after the deductible, unless they are prescription drugs from after the surgery. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you probably had that copay for the surgery then if you have additional care needed like physical therapy or follow ups there are copays for that.

A broker can help you know your costs beforehand so there are no surprises.

Answered by Dominic Colonero on October 22, 2025

Broker Licensed in AZ & IL

Answered by Dominic Colonero Medicare Insurance Agent
It depends on the plan you are on. Medicare supplement or medicare advantage plans. Medicare advantage plans have copays.

Answered by Jody Hill on August 11, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL

Answered by Jody Hill Medicare Insurance Agent
Depends on what plan you have in place. If you have an advantage plan (part C) those have co-pays. If you have a supplement (Medigap) in place depending on what you have they can either be completely covered or a very small copay.

Answered by Gabriel Honer on November 24, 2025

Agent Licensed in OR

Answered by Gabriel Honer Medicare Insurance Agent
This is a conversation you should have with your agent or your carrier. Some of your benefits through an advantage, supplemental, chronic illness or dual eligible plan may cover some, none or all of the costs.

Answered by Peter Jannetti on June 10, 2026

Agent Licensed in FL, NJ & PA

Answered by Peter Jannetti Medicare Insurance Agent
Whether you have out-of-pocket costs depends on your plan. Some plans have coinsurance, some plans have copays. These costs can vary whether it's in-patient or out-patient surgery as well. Best to check with your plan and/or broker.

Answered by Helen Clee on April 7, 2026

Broker Licensed in CA

Answered by Helen Clee Medicare Insurance Agent

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