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Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by Aeolun on Saturday November 20, 2021 @07:33AM (#29287531)
Meanwhile, the most expensive MRI I’ve ever gotten in Japan was $300 before insurance.

Even the private clinic is making bank like there’s no tomorrow.

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Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by varelse on Saturday November 20, 2021 @08:13AM (#29287785)
I had to go to the ER in Hong Kong and I got better service uninsured for $35 US than I've ever gotten in the United States fully insured. And no surprise bills afterwards whatsoever.
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Re:The ER charged him $6,589.77 for 6 stitches, cost that le... by refurb on Saturday November 20, 2021 @07:45AM (#29287602)
It was a complicated MRI that was actually 5-6 MRIs in one and involved radiocontrast.

Their standard lower back MRI was $400.

Price competition can be fierce in MRIs since the startup costs aren’t high and you can pull patients from everywhere.

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