How much does a CT scan cost? She saved $1,400 by going to a different provider

Jeanne Pinder June 9, 2019

The community member shared about an MRI that cost $600 — with a note saying “Cash price was $600, or if I used my insurance, my co-pay was around $2000. I paid cash.” The provider was Bryan Radiology Associates in Bryan, Tex. We’re always interested when people tell us “no one shops for health care,” […]

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A reader’s victory on facility fees: She saved more than $300, or how to argue a bill

Jeanne Pinder April 10, 2019

A reader’s victory on facility fees: She saved more than $300, or how to argue a bill

A comment came in on one of our “facility fee” posts, explaining this mysterious charge, imposed by hospitals on top of a bill for medical treatment if a patient visits one of their facilities: “As of today, Jan. 30, 2019, this is still happening at Tulane Sports. I received a bill for $153.00 facility fee. […]

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How much does a breast biopsy cost, $1,000 or $2,342? She saved $1,842

Jeanne Pinder March 15, 2019

How much does a breast biopsy cost, $1,000 or $2,342? She saved $1,842

A community member shared this: PROCEDURE: 77031 Stereotact guide for brst bx PRICES: CHARGED: 1000.0 INSURED: 500.0 PAID: 500.0 REPORT DATE: 2019-03-01 SHARE DATE: 2019-03-01 22:54:27 UTC HOSPITAL: Houston Medical Imaging INSURER: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas OTHER INSURER: An employer INPUT BY: xxxxx PHONE: xxxx NOTES: MD Anderson Breast Care with Memorial Hermann […]

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She saved $650 on an MRI by asking: How people shop for health care

Jeanne Pinder December 19, 2018

She saved $650 on an MRI by asking: How people shop for health care

A community member writes: “Just wanted to give you some information for this area: Zip code 36532, which is the Alabama eastern shore of Mobile Bay. “Two weeks ago I had an MRI of both hip joints without contrast. The local monopoly healthcare system (Infirmary) charges $2,400. for that test with cash payers being given […]

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How much does a transvaginal ultrasound cost? She saved $155.01 by arguing over a bill

Jeanne Pinder October 21, 2018

How much does a transvaginal ultrasound cost? She saved $155.01 by arguing over a bill

How much does a transvaginal ultrasound cost? We heard from a community member who successfully argued a bill from Florida Radiology Imaging for $312.13 It’s a good story of how a savvy person can make a clear point with an abundance of information. She sent in her prices with this comment: “These were done for […]

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How much does an ultrasound cost? She saved $75.

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How much does an ultrasound cost? She saved $75.

This share came in recently from an anonymous community member — for an ultrasound of the head and neck, medical billing code 76536, with a charge of $146.91 at Oaks Radiology in Phoenixville, Pa., The comment: “Paoli Hospital quoted about $1000 without insurance, 40% discount if you pay cash up front, $221.77 with [Independence Blue […]

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How much does a CT scan cost — $340 or $1,800? She saved $1,460.

Jeanne Pinder September 23, 2017

How much does a CT scan cost — $340 or $1,800? She saved $1,460.

A friend writes: “I have had a pain in my lower abdomen since I felt like I tore a muscle after lifting heavy boxes. “I was referred to hernia doctors and other orthopedic surgeons who said I didn’t have a hernia. Nevertheless, the pain persisted. I finally found an expert in muscle tears that do […]

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She saved $3,786 on an MRI: How people use our data

Jeanne Pinder May 20, 2017

She saved $3,786 on an MRI: How people use our data

We received this email in connection with our Cracking the Code partnership in New Orleans: My doctor at Tulane University Medical Center had suggested an abdominal MRI as part of a portfolio of check-ups to better understand the possible trajectory of a hereditary condition that might affect me. I’m 27 years old, and wanted to […]

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How much does my medication cost? We saved her $275, or how people use our data

Jeanne Pinder June 3, 2018

How much does my medication cost? We saved her $275, or how people use our data

A friend writes: “I know that general health insurance isn’t what you specialize in at CHC.com, but I’m taking advantage of the fact that I know you to ask what I hope is an easy question for you to answer: “Can I change my crappy health insurance at this time of year — without a […]

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How much does a CT scan cost? He saved $2,010 on a UTI test. Here’s how to successfully argue a bill.

Jeanne Pinder March 8, 2018

How much does a CT scan cost? He saved $2,010 on a UTI test. Here’s how to successfully argue a bill.

Three people shared CT scan prices here recently — one in Montana, for a CT scan of abdomen and pelvis that was charged at $2,956, when insurance paid $295.60 and the person paid $2,660.40. One-word comment: “Robbery.” (The Current Procedural Terminology or CPT code was 74176, scan without dye.) A second person shared the same thing […]

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