January 2014 – Claim of the Month

JANUARY’S BIG CLAIM OF THE MONTH!

MacDuff, an Airedale Terrier from Bahama, NC, suffered several injuries as a result of being hit by a car over the summer.  MacDuff’s list of injuries included a fibular fracture (broken rear lower leg) along with swelling of the tissue in his leg.  He also bruised the tissue in his lungs.  The road to recovery required 10 days in the Veterinary Emergency Hospital with lots of x-rays and a surgical procedure.  The end result:

• Charges from the vet visit, surgery and stay = $9,706.81
• Reimbursement = $8,511.13