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Brigham & Womens fertility costs?

Wine&CupcakesWine&Cupcakes member
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Hey all,

We don't have IF coverage and are in need of a consult and testing.

Boston IVF quoted us $350 for the consult, $1000 for the HSG, and $150 for each blood test. I can get a thyroid test during my annual and have that covered, but I'm assuming there are several blood levels taken. I'm estimating this cost around $2k.

Brigham quoted us $434 for a consult plus $150-$250 billed by the hospital plus $650 for the HSG. There was no quote on the blood tests but I'm assuming another $700+ or so.

My fear with Brigham is that each test will come with an additional hospital bill (like with the consult), which will result in costs that far exceed Boston IVF.

Any thoughts or experience with this? Thanks!
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Me: 31  DH: 29
DX (me): Inborn error of metabolism - protein restriction, metabolic formula & weekly blood tests
DNA Results (7/1): DH is NOT a carrier for my genetic disorder! 
7/3: Metabolic clinic gave the green light to TTC - holy crap!
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Re: Brigham & Womens fertility costs?

  • luvbostonluvboston member
    Go to fertility solutions they are much cheaper and nicer. Also most of the blood work should be covered by insurance. I just had my obgyn draw it.
    6 m/c
    Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
    Natural cycle Dec 2010 BFP M/C 6 1/2 Weeks, D&E Jan 2011
    1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
    Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
    1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
    Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
    DQ ALPHA HLA MATCH, High NK Cells Diagnosed Dec 2011
    IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
    IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
    Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
    Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone) 
    Went to Beer Center- high tnf, low lad, implantation failure
    Nov/Dec 2012 LIT Treatment
    Dec 12 Humira
    Jan 2013 BFP
    Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
    Miracle Born August 2013 Premature

    Yours doesn't have to be a sad story


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  • VegasGal1978VegasGal1978 member
    Don't know a ton about cost, but BWH was great. Very attentive and informative. They do have a financial consultant to speak with, not sure if you've done that yet.
    Can't figure out the signature thing, so here's the short, short version.....first daughter born on November 10, 2013. She was conceived through the magic of IVF after 2+ years of TTC.
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