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Hospitalized COVID patients should watch for this type of medical billing
Out-of-network treatment, which is possible if a hospital is overrun and you're moved to a new facility, could lead to what's known as "balanced billing."
Medical Cost
Why an 'outrageous' $169,600 medical bill actually got paid
Months after her back surgery, Debra Altman got a check – a really big check – from her insurance company. Later, she got the bill: $169,600.
Medical Cost
Doctors' private business interests leave patients questioning 'outrageous' medical bills
Three patients were confused after their insurance companies paid over $100,000 each to a business for a medical procedure that usually costs less than $1,000.
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