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Originally Posted by Sly
I would do this even if the hospital does give you a discount or a break. Most people don't go through their statements like that, meaning that others are getting screwed. It's one thing to have a backup doctor being filled in on the case, it's another thing to have three backups and all of them charging full rate.
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I have a feeling this is one of the ways the hospital makes up for those who can't/don't pay their bill. It is like when they charge you $25 for two aspirin or $40 to use a blanket etc. They stuff where they can knowing that most people will never take a second glance at the bill.
Several years back when a friend's wife had their baby she had a c-section and was in the hospital for 2 or 3 days. The total bill was about 40K. Their insurance covered it all but their $250 copay so they just shrugged it off and didn't even bother to look at the bill.
Since I have to pay out of pocket I want to make sure I have everything accounted for.
It kind of reminded me of when you go to Hooters and the different girls will come up and say hi then put their name on your napkin so they can get a little piece of the tips.