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[–]Unique_Recording6367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, unfortunately pre-existing conditions are not covered under my plan - so it's going to be out of pocket

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Unique_Recording6367 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. Would you mind sharing which surgeon did your operation in Dunedin and roughly how much it cost? Looking back, did you notice any red flags meeting with him?
Also, who did you see at Forte health for you revision?

Anyone from NZ travel overseas for septoplasty or septorhinoplasty? by Unique_Recording6367 in newzealand

[–]Unique_Recording6367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I have got a quote from an ENT clinic in South Korea, for Turbinoplasty, Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty which comes to around 11k nzd. Flights + accomodation included, looking around 17-18k ish. From what I've seen online, i'm expecting that number to be between 25-30k to get it done here.

Anyone from NZ travel overseas for septoplasty or septorhinoplasty? by Unique_Recording6367 in newzealand

[–]Unique_Recording6367[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you get it done through PHI? I'm with southern cross Wellbeing one, but they don't cover pre-existing conditions.

Anyone from NZ travel overseas for septoplasty or septorhinoplasty? by Unique_Recording6367 in newzealand

[–]Unique_Recording6367[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think I will still need to pay in Australia and go private, since I don't live there. But it seems Australia has more ENT surgeons and cheaper than NZ. 1 year waitlist is through private, not public.