Re:U.S. health care's widespread overbilling problem
by u801e on Monday July 10, 2017 @09:21PM
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> The cost of fixed cost procedures (e.g. lab work) are unknown.
I don't think that's the case. For example, if you get a lipid panel, it's going to be coded under a given CPT. The billing department should be able to obtain the cash and insurance price. The problem is that they're not forthcoming with it (at least in my experience even when I had the CPT).
I don't think that's the case. For example, if you get a lipid panel, it's going to be coded under a given CPT. The billing department should be able to obtain the cash and insurance price. The problem is that they're not forthcoming with it (at least in my experience even when I had the CPT).