The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that led his wife to avoid ER

Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by helloguillecl on Saturday November 20, 2021 @07:30AM (#29287505)

Did you actually read my comments in this conversation? Are you aware that in Germany clinics have different prices than the ones you pay after insurance? I have always talked about prices before insurance, which is what I'm arguing looks completely out of place.

I'm public insured in Germany and no, dental is not really covered, I had to pay my routine treatment last time at the praxis, and it was not cheap.

Do you know that if you don't have insurance (which is however mandatory in Germany) you get an actual bill for the medical services?

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Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by rostigerpudel on Saturday November 20, 2021 @08:00AM (#29287704)

Yes, the price before insurance is generally higher, but reguated by the public insurance. See one of the price catalogs here: https://www.g-drg.de/aG-DRG-System_2021/Fallpauschalen-Katal...

You do not need to pay extra for dental if you choose the most basic treatment. Most people like their dental work to look like their natural teeth which does not count as most basic. That is why you had to pay, but only the price difference to the basic treatment.

And, of course, the doc likes to sell you some extra treatment (say "professional tooth cleaning") which will make her/him some extra money.

Same for glasses. The most basic option is free. If you don't like the coke bottle bottoms then you will have to cover the difference yourself.

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Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by nisa on Saturday November 20, 2021 @07:35AM (#29287545)

I misunderstood your comment then. Sure what is billed is a different thing. Sorry.

For the dentist: They often bill you for stuff that is covered but it lucrative to add something to the bill.

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