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Hey guys, I thought this was so freakin funny. I pulled up my online status with my Insurance and it shows that the Hospital/Dr.s claim for . . . Drum Roll . . .

$46,521.64

My Insurance paid . . .

$6783.74

I just thought that was too funny not to share.

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They charge a LOT more than they ever collect from the insurance company - it seems to be some sort of game that the doctors are forced to play with the insurance companies.

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My friend that was banded says her insurance charges $600 for fills :eek: Of course her insurance is awesome and pays it all, but just thought I'd share because it was freakin' outrageous!

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The Hospitial charged 31,000 and was paid 11,000 our doctor charged 10,000 and paid about 2,600. They charge 1,000 for X-ray for band fill and get about 100.00 doctor charges about 500 a fill and gets about 100.00

I hope that this helps you out.

Chris

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Wow, this is a shocking amount! My surgery (surgery center and doctor combined) was a total submitted charge of $14,500.00, and the anest. charge was $1600.00. I know insurance companies pay less then the submitted for their negotiated rates, but talk about upping your numbers trying to get the most out of them!

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Holy cow!!!

I was pissed because my doctors office charged $3500 more then they told me they would (bringing the charges up to just over $19000). I guess I'll stop complaining!

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