Medical Math Problem
Do you remember how to solve math word problems. Let’s try…
To prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a monthly shot of Synagis, is highly recommended. HMSA covers 80% of the cost of this dose of pure RSV antibodies while the family pays Pharmacare the remaining amount. For an approximately 13-lb infant, the cost to the family of the Synagis shot is $314.51.
What is the total overall cost of a Synagis shot?
Bonus: Assuming a linear relationship between cost and weight, what would be the cost of a Synagis shot for a 160-lb adult?
January 27, 2008 @ 10:04 am
If you’re talking about your own child, HUGE HUGS to you and yours.
But, for the sake of exercising my brain this morning:
$314.51 * 20% = $62.91 per month.
BONUS: $314.51 / 13 lbs. = $24.19 per lb.
$24.19 * 160 lbs. = $3,870.40 * 20% = $7,740
But in order to more accurate on the bonus, I’m sure there’s some formula to determine how much Synagis is needed per pound or …
Really, I just wanted to send you a HUGE HUG!
Always,
NEENZ
From the Mind of NEENZ
January 27, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
If you’re talking about your own child, HUGE HUGS to you and yours.But, for the sake of exercising my brain this morning:$314.51 * 20% = $62.91 per month.BONUS: $314.51 / 13 lbs. = $24.19 per lb.$24.19 * 160 lbs. = $3,870.40 * 20% = $7,740But in order to more accurate on the bonus, I’m sure there’s some formula to determine how much Synagis is needed per pound or …Really, I just wanted to send you a HUGE HUG!Always,NEENZFrom the Mind of NEENZ
January 28, 2008 @ 2:05 am
the family portion is $314.51, so the overall cost is $314.51 divided by 20%, or $1,572.55. the hospital is picking up 80% of the cost, or $1258.04 and the family picks up the remaining 20% co-pay, or $314.51. sucks, but at least u have insurance- lots of peeps don’t…
-s
January 28, 2008 @ 12:05 pm
the family portion is $314.51, so the overall cost is $314.51 divided by 20%, or $1,572.55. the hospital is picking up 80% of the cost, or $1258.04 and the family picks up the remaining 20% co-pay, or $314.51. sucks, but at least u have insurance- lots of peeps don’t…-s
January 28, 2008 @ 8:03 am
NEENZ, thanks for the words of encouragement. I think -s got you on this word problem (but then again clearly making this math word problem early in the morning is destined for confusion). 😉
The family pays the remaining 20% which equates to 314.51 so the original cost of the shot is around $1500.
January 28, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
NEENZ, thanks for the words of encouragement. I think -s got you on this word problem (but then again clearly making this math word problem early in the morning is destined for confusion). ;)The family pays the remaining 20% which equates to 314.51 so the original cost of the shot is around $1500.
January 28, 2008 @ 8:06 am
-s, still got some math skills after all those years!
The remaining cost of the shot is okay but I’m just tripping at the cost of this thing. All the docs said the shot was expensive so I was thinking the realm of hundreds of dollars, not thousands.
And imagine, if the dosage per pound relationship were linear then a 130-lb person would need 10x as much Synagis, and perhaps a 10X cost! $15,725!!
January 28, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
-s, still got some math skills after all those years!The remaining cost of the shot is okay but I’m just tripping at the cost of this thing. All the docs said the shot was expensive so I was thinking the realm of hundreds of dollars, not thousands. And imagine, if the dosage per pound relationship were linear then a 130-lb person would need 10x as much Synagis, and perhaps a 10X cost! $15,725!!
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