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Having to postpone my MRI again
7 years ago
I'm trying to keep it together, but I find this incredibly draining. It was nice feeling hopeful, but the US healthcare system is disappointing.
I received a call earlier about making sure I would be at my MRI appointment about thirty minutes early. That's not a problem. The receptionist mentioned about price breakdown and insurance payout. The payment I was specifically told of $781.21 was not what I was quoted by my insurance. There may also be additional charges. I'm not a happy camper. Contacting my insurance I was told the $425 quote is only an estimate. I was not told it was an estimate and not the final amount.
I'm really tired of this. At this point I will continue to do research when time allows for additional locations and rates, keep the funds I have saved and raised in a savings account, and then try again when I'm able to maybe early next year.
An additional update:
Speaking to someone while canceling my appointment the operator confirmed there would be a reading fee attached to the MRI fee at the Charlotte imaging center location. My cheapest option is still in Rock Hill, SC (what I was told earlier this year) at $989.62, which includes the reading fee.
This is mind boggling. I'm being told one thing and then getting surprised by something else.
I received a call earlier about making sure I would be at my MRI appointment about thirty minutes early. That's not a problem. The receptionist mentioned about price breakdown and insurance payout. The payment I was specifically told of $781.21 was not what I was quoted by my insurance. There may also be additional charges. I'm not a happy camper. Contacting my insurance I was told the $425 quote is only an estimate. I was not told it was an estimate and not the final amount.
I'm really tired of this. At this point I will continue to do research when time allows for additional locations and rates, keep the funds I have saved and raised in a savings account, and then try again when I'm able to maybe early next year.
An additional update:
Speaking to someone while canceling my appointment the operator confirmed there would be a reading fee attached to the MRI fee at the Charlotte imaging center location. My cheapest option is still in Rock Hill, SC (what I was told earlier this year) at $989.62, which includes the reading fee.
This is mind boggling. I'm being told one thing and then getting surprised by something else.
Hyginx
~hyginx
Gotta love reading fees. Hospitals are the only fuckers which are allowed to get away with that kind of crap. Imagine if I charged a reading fee for every result a vulnerability scan threw? I would be on the same pay scale as some of these doctors.
It's been incredibly frustrating. It's at a non-hospital location, so it should be less surprising, but no. I can show you all my notes I've been making during the calls I can show you on Thursday. Please drop me a line to coordinate.
Omikami
~omikami
This is just insane. We're required to buy health insurance and the health insurance covers hardly anything at all. It's like we're now paying double since the AHCA. I'm sorry you are going through this
bluecanary
~bluecanary
OP
It's okay and I appreciate you thinking of me. I'm on my partner's insurance. I will say my dental is good. Having to get a root canal and a cap a few years ago was fun.
Omikami
~omikami
the thought of root canals make me cringe so hard
bluecanary
~bluecanary
OP
The nerve to the tooth was dead from another procedure. I was drugged up and took a nap through it.
Omikami
~omikami
That's good at least
bluecanary
~bluecanary
OP
Yup. Given what it was I'll take whatever peace of mind I can get.
