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HopeHoops

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6. $1000 out of pocket is common for an MRI (I know, I've had a shitload of them).

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Tue Aug 28, 2012, 09:20 AM

Aug 2012

Whether there's contrast or not doesn't change it much, but Technetium-99m is more expensive than gadolinium. Either way, I still end up with a $1000 hit every time whether it's in the hospital or an outpatient center. All I get back from it is a "meh".

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I am pissed at healthcare and billing practices........... [View all] mrmpa Aug 2012 OP

I do wish you luck. yellerpup Aug 2012 #1

I will...........eom mrmpa Aug 2012 #2

Have you asked your health care insurance provider to intervene on your behalf? Lasher Aug 2012 #3

Yes, it seems they would want to reduce the bill, right? freshwest Aug 2012 #4

Yes. From my experience hospitals routinely overcharge. Lasher Aug 2012 #8

I will give that a try........... mrmpa Aug 2012 #7

Just call the number on the back of your insurance card. Lasher Aug 2012 #9

The only thing besides healthcare customerserviceguy Aug 2012 #5

$1000 out of pocket is common for an MRI (I know, I've had a shitload of them). HopeHoops Aug 2012 #6