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Old 12-20-2013, 11:10 AM  
Spudstr
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I think the problem is.. just general over charging.

I look at my United/Goldenrule claims.

I have a 110 dollar charge. It gets repriced to 39.54 I have a 25 dollar co-pay. Insurance then pays 14.54 of it.

Here is.. blood work.

Total charge 627.00 Repriced amount $42.92 35.44 paid by me.. insurance paid 7.48

How the hell does 627 in blood work get reduced down to 42 dollars?

If the gov really wants to fix healthcare, they need to make this rate negotiation across the board flat. Why would I without insurance pay 627 when someone with insurance pays only 42 dollars for the same stuff?
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