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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just got a bill for a routine 20-week anatomy scan for almost $1000. I have insurance (United Healthcare Choice Plus, high deductible) and this was done at an in-network hospital (Washington Hospital) and I'm kind of just aghast that there is no "plan discount" — I am left to pay the full amount.

Has anyone 1) Had this experience 2) Felt similarly swollen with rage 3) Done anything about it? Like, chosen a different radiology clinic for a future ultrasound? Disputed claim? Negotiated a discount (supposedly Medstar doesn't do this)

I feel extremely frustrated to be paying about $700/month for insurance that doesn't cover routine prenatal care. Just another thing to be angry about as a new parent in America.[/quote]

Hospitals are the greediest of all.  Frequently, they bill patient before insurance pays.  Call your insurance company and find out what is going on.  I had an outpatient minor procedure done and Dr's scheduler put down that I needed 24 hours observation which meant that I would be staying overnight in hospital.  The billing office sent me an invoice within 24 hours of procedure.  I spoke to billing office and was told Dr. needed to confirm that I had not been an inpatient but, in the meantime, "patient should pay and if insurance pays, hospital will reimburse me within 30-90 days"!  I told them to pound sand.[/quote]

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