Anyone have any experience with medical billing? Check out my bill!

[olds]

So, how much did you get knocked off the bill?

 

[Eli]

Damn.... that does seem a little steep....

I went to the ER, and was there for a couple of hours.. although I was only with a nurse/doctor for maybe 30 mins. They ran some blood tests, found I had mono.. and told me to go home and sleep. Complete waste of time.. lol


The bill? 400$.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: pulse8

Originally posted by: Dolemite69F this.

That's exactly what you should tell the hospital and I'm sure they'll let you off the hook. It worked for my credit card companies.

And how's your credit now?

And there's a bit of difference between a medical emergency and poor financial management...

 

[DJP]

Why on earth did you go to the ER for that kind of problem? Yes, they charge big bucks for ER visits, did you not know that? They might work out a deal with you, can't hurt to ask. A relative of mine went to the ER and had her appendix removed. Bill: 10 grand. No insurance. She went and talked to the admin/billing people at the hospital and they wrote the whole thing off. Her total out of pocket: $25 for some lab fees. She got pretty lucky. Of course, if she didn't have the operation she'd have had MAJOR problems so they do take care of people who are uninsured. In your case though, you went for something you could have gone anywhere for (regular dr's office, pa, anything but the ER). I have no idea why people with non life threatening issues go to an ER, they will triage you to wait forever if you don't look like you're ready to keel over.

 

[SlowSS]

Originally posted by: DaZ
Jealous of our tank now?

I could have the same problem, and not pay a dime for it. GG.

Canadian Health care system are great but there are some downside to it.

1. Government maintains cost control. Some doctors would like to see more high tech diagnostic equipment in hospitals
and, above all, more beds but unable to due to lack of available funding.

2. Many patients are put on waiting lists for surgery not considered to be urgent. And a few have died waiting for it.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
So, how much did you get knocked off the bill?

 

[Grey]

Get the detailed bill the CPT (procedure codes) should give more detail. Most doctors bill in half hour segments doesn't matter how long you were actually there. Second, it might including lab readings or anything else performed.

And if I were you I would call them and set up a payment plan if you can't pay outright.