re: Negotiating a medical bill

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Negotiating a medical bill
Got a bill today from an ER visit for my 3 year old. Bill was for $750 so assuming that's what the insurance didn't pay. But like a previous poster said, what the hell is it for. They don't disclose. They just hope you pay it. We were sent a $2k bill when my son was born. Said it was for nursery charges. I laughed at them and told them to stick it. He never left our room the entire time.

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What do you suppose $750 is for?

How many folks did you see during your visit to the EMERGENCY ROOM? A receptionist, a triage nurse, a doctor?

Did you get any lab work done? Add a lab tech
Any imaging? Add a radiologist and radiology tech
Were any supplies used? Even gauze costs money. And I assume they don't have a gauze factory on site. Add logistics personnel so little Teuxler can have a band-aid
Were the lights on during your stay? I bet. Air conditioning? maybe
Was your room clean? I'm sure some poor janitor came along after your baby vomited everywhere and cleaned the room for the next guy.
Your bill? Probably sent by the billing staff

But I'm sure you're of the mindset that all those folks should be donating their time and services for free?