Alex Scotte
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I never used the ER before but last month my 2 year old dislocated his elbow (nursemaids elbow), and I just got the bill:
$2078 that was 'adjusted' to $1766. The rate contracted with my insurance company. This is in addition to what the doctor is charging ($530 adjusted to $294).
I understand j have not yet met my deductible ($4000) but this still seems way high to me.
No tests were done at the visit. Just triaged by a nurse, doc came in and 'popped' his elbow back into place. Done. We were there for a half hour and saw the doctor for 5 minutes.
Maybe I am way off here but $2000 for an ER visit? Yikes!
Anyone know?? I am in San Diego County if that makes any difference.
Any way to get the hospital to reduce the bill?
$2078 that was 'adjusted' to $1766. The rate contracted with my insurance company. This is in addition to what the doctor is charging ($530 adjusted to $294).
I understand j have not yet met my deductible ($4000) but this still seems way high to me.
No tests were done at the visit. Just triaged by a nurse, doc came in and 'popped' his elbow back into place. Done. We were there for a half hour and saw the doctor for 5 minutes.
Maybe I am way off here but $2000 for an ER visit? Yikes!
Anyone know?? I am in San Diego County if that makes any difference.
Any way to get the hospital to reduce the bill?
