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The Dude had some minor surgery in late August. There was a little confusion about whether the procedure would be covered by insurance. The question was whether it was cosmetic or not. It was resolved favorably for us, as the doctor assured us it would be.
After the surgery we get the bill. (They always send the bill, even if insurance will cover.) Among the bill's line items.
Total bill submitted for procedure: $6333.
Insurance company will cover $1032.
"Payment reduction" of $5301.
I’ve seen “payment reductions” or discounts before, but $5301? That’s 84%. If I was bargaining with someone and “talked them down” by 84%, I’d start to question their integrity. Do they just make these numbers up?
Oh well, at least all we got stuck with was a $25 co-pay. Ain’t it great!
After the surgery we get the bill. (They always send the bill, even if insurance will cover.) Among the bill's line items.
Total bill submitted for procedure: $6333.
Insurance company will cover $1032.
"Payment reduction" of $5301.
I’ve seen “payment reductions” or discounts before, but $5301? That’s 84%. If I was bargaining with someone and “talked them down” by 84%, I’d start to question their integrity. Do they just make these numbers up?
Oh well, at least all we got stuck with was a $25 co-pay. Ain’t it great!
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