Nice big credit-card bill for facility fee

[XanaDUer2]

Not covered by Medicare. The hospital at least has the HIDA scan price listed. Getting the price of the procedure seems impossible. I have no supplement

[debm55]

1. So sorry. Ask them if you can make arrangements to pay a smaller amount monthly

[XanaDUer2]

3. Thanks

Not knowing my final cost after Medicare is stressful

[captain queeg]

2. I'm working on a couple medical debts right now. It's only $400 so not going to break the bank

But it appears the debt is from about 18 months ago. Just catching up to me now. I had a lot of medical stuff a couple years ago and thought I’d cleaned that all up but stuff still pops up once in awhile.

[XanaDUer2]

4. Like a bad penny

I'm in the middle of uninsured dental work too. Been rough

[captain queeg]

5. Exactly. And the way they bill you, every entity submitting their own invoice.

Makes it impossible to keep track of them. I’m starting dental work too. It’s going to extensive and a lot of it won’t be covered by insurance.

[XanaDUer2]

6. I'm sorry

I'm there. The specialist pushed my lower jaw today which pissed me off. That's my problem. The plastic things he applied fell off hrs after re application. I took aleve. I don't want them re applied if there's pressure.

Yes, multiple bills.

[Silent Type]

7. Quick look at Medicare fees indicates that the Medicare Allowable for that is around $300 for the test and physician's

interpretation (the interpretation is about $35). The lab or doctor who performed it will likely bill you a whole lot more than that, but if they they have any decency they'll settle for something around Medicare's rate.

Note: There's another similar test that Medicare Allows closer to $400.
I can get a more precise estimate if you know the CPT code and location where it was performed. Medicare rates vary by locality.
BTW: What is the denial code on Medicare's EOB?

[XanaDUer2]

8. I'm not sure

Its all confusing to me. The pre- Medicare HIDA is $4300. Billing told me I'll get the bill once Medicare pays their share. The surgeon was $156.00 I was told. Still awaiting anesthesia bill and those leg things for surgery. I'm on meds that make me foggy when I used to be crack before disability.

[Silent Type]

10. Good luck. Post back if you doctor who performed the procedure tries to bill you $4300. They should be happy

with Medicare's rate ($400 or so), maybe a bit more. But docs are greedy just like most people.

[XanaDUer2]

11. Ty

The whole thing is so scary. My bf says don't worry, traditional Medicare will keep the price sane. He had 150k neurosurgery for 3k..i hope

[mvd]

9. Medicare seems to be covering less lately

At least my mom’s Independence plan has been. I hope things work out for you. Health care isn’t perfect in other countries but we’ve got to be one of the worst of the developed countries.

[XanaDUer2]

12. Thank you

I'm not on Advantage

[hunter]

13. Paying medical bills with a credit card cost me my credit.

I won't do that again.

[XanaDUer2]

14. I may set up a payment plan

I have to see.