Do not give up too easily on getting the pipe run someplace other than in
the slab. Breaking the slab may be more expensive than other less obvious
options. A good plumber might find several possible routes that would be
better even if they require wall or trim repair. In some areas plumbers have
a whole lot of experience with this problem.
Don Young

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I wish there was another route to take similar to yours, but there just
isn't. It's upstairs on the opposite wall, and not directly opposite.
The adjuster (who was a builder for 20 years) was trying to find a way
also. Just not feasible. Any baseboard-type work would be in a very
prominent area. Thanks for the idea, though.