Understanding the InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Surgical Fee
A Different Approach to Foot Surgery
At Emerald Coast Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer exclusively performs InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive foot surgery.
InvisiFoot™ utilizes specialized minimally invasive instrumentation and advanced surgical techniques designed to correct foot deformities through tiny incisions while minimizing disruption to surrounding soft tissues.
Because these advanced technologies are not reimbursed by insurance companies, an Advanced Technology Surgical Fee applies to all InvisiFoot™ surgical procedures.
InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Surgical Fee
Fee Range: $1,200 – $2,000
The exact fee depends on the complexity of the procedure being performed and will be discussed during your consultation.
This fee is separate from any insurance deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or other patient responsibility determined by your insurance plan.
Important: All patients undergoing InvisiFoot™ surgery should expect an Advanced Technology Surgical Fee as part of their surgical care plan.
Traditional Foot Surgery vs. InvisiFoot™
Although Dr. Speer exclusively performs InvisiFoot™ surgery, the chart below helps explain how the InvisiFoot™ approach differs from traditional foot surgery.
| Feature | Traditional Foot Surgery | InvisiFoot™ Minimally Invasive Surgery |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Approach | Traditional open surgical approach | Minimally invasive surgical approach |
| Incision Size | Larger incisions | Tiny incisions, often only a few millimeters |
| Soft Tissue Disruption | Greater soft tissue disruption | Designed to minimize soft tissue disruption |
| Scarring | More visible scarring | Minimal visible scarring |
| Postoperative Swelling | Often greater | Often reduced |
| Recovery Experience | Traditional recovery pathway | Enhanced minimally invasive recovery pathway |
| Specialized Instrumentation | Standard surgical instrumentation | Specialized minimally invasive instrumentation |
| Insurance Coverage | Surgery may be covered according to plan benefits | Surgery may be covered according to plan benefits |
| Advanced Technology Surgical Fee | Does not apply | Applies to all InvisiFoot™ surgical procedures |
| Typical Advanced Technology Fee | Not applicable | $1,200–$2,000 depending on procedure complexity |
Why Is There An Additional Fee?
Insurance companies reimburse physicians for medically necessary surgery according to each patient’s individual plan benefits. However, insurance plans generally do not provide additional reimbursement for the specialized technology, instrumentation, imaging, and surgical workflow required to perform this advanced minimally invasive foot surgery.
As a result, the Advanced Technology Surgical Fee helps support the specialized equipment and technology used to perform InvisiFoot™ procedures.
What’s Included?
The InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Surgical Fee helps support:
- Specialized minimally invasive surgical instrumentation
- Advanced intraoperative imaging technology
- InvisiFoot™ specialized surgical techniques
- Enhanced minimally invasive surgical workflow
- Technology designed to minimize tissue disruption
- Small-incision surgical approach
- Specialized equipment not reimbursed by insurance companies
Frequently Asked Questions
Does insurance cover my surgery?
In many cases, insurance covers medically necessary foot surgery according to your individual insurance benefits.
Does insurance cover the InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Surgical Fee?
No. The Advanced Technology Surgical Fee is not covered by insurance plans.
Does this fee apply to all InvisiFoot™ surgeries?
Yes. Because Dr. Speer exclusively performs InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery, the Advanced Technology Surgical Fee applies to all InvisiFoot™ surgical procedures.
Will I know my fee before scheduling surgery?
Yes. Your fee will be discussed during your consultation and before surgery is scheduled.
Is payment required before surgery?
Yes. The Advanced Technology Surgical Fee must be paid before surgery.
Our Commitment to Transparency
We believe patients should understand all anticipated costs before making treatment decisions. For this reason, we discuss the InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Surgical Fee before surgery is scheduled and encourage patients to ask questions regarding insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and treatment options.
Financing Options Available
We understand that healthcare expenses can sometimes be unexpected. To help make InvisiFoot™ surgery more accessible, Emerald Coast Foot and Ankle Center offers flexible financing options through Cherry, a third-party financing provider.
Cherry Financing
Qualified patients may be eligible for flexible monthly payment plans through Cherry, allowing the cost of the InvisiFoot™ Advanced Technology Fee to be divided into manageable payments over time.