The Never-Ending Battle with Medical Bills in the US
So, I had a routine gynecological check-up on October 31st, fully covered by insurance, or so I thought. Imagine my shock when a bill for over $260 arrived, asking me to foot the bill! To resolve this, I've made at least five phone calls, each lasting over 30 minutes.
First, the billing department said insurance didn't cover it and told me to contact the insurance company. The insurer informed me that preventive care was covered, but the hospital submitted claims for non-covered services. They directed me back to the doctor's office. Confused, I explained I only had a Pap smear that day. Back to the billing department they sent me, where I faced a disconnected call after waiting nearly 30 minutes.
Frustrated, I waited before calling again. This time, after a long wait, I was told a "urine test with blood consultation" wasn't covered. I was furious—it was just a Pap smear! They admitted a possible billing code error and said they'd resubmit. But will it solve the issue? If not, I'm marching to the NP's office for answers!
This isn't my first rodeo with unexpected medical bills. The US healthcare system needs serious reform! 🏥💸
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