bodiesmom Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Does a charge of over 4 grand sound right for a breast biopsy? The majority of the charge is for operating room use, but I wasn't technically in an OR. I was in the regular room where they ultrasound your breast and was given a local anesthetic. I know medical costs are high, but this seems outrageous for a procedure that lasted less than 30 minutes. Am I just THAT out of touch??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) That sounds like about what mine cost 8 years ago. Edited February 27, 2018 by Miss Peregrine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I checked & mine was $1500 with ultrasound, but my procedure was done in my doctor's office. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 All the charges are "out of touch" for medical stuff. Seriously. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I see outrageous charges and then I see how much my insurance pays them. What they pay them is much more reasonable though I was shocked by how little they paid my dd's surgeon for a shoulder surgery ten years ago. It was more involved surgery than expected and he was being paid less than a car mechanic per hour. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiesmom Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sigh....okay then. Sounds like it is about "right". This is insane. It just caught me off guard because my portion of the bill is just about the same as my portion of the surgery to remove the sucker (thankfully it was benign). Thank you for your input! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Sigh....okay then. Sounds like it is about "right". This is insane. It just caught me off guard because my portion of the bill is just about the same as my portion of the surgery to remove the sucker (thankfully it was benign). Thank you for your input! Yah! for benign!,,,,,, 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Glad it's benign. :grouphug: We had two Er visits in the last 6 months and they were $4000 each. Must be a magic number. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Does a charge of over 4 grand sound right for a breast biopsy? The majority of the charge is for operating room use, but I wasn't technically in an OR. I was in the regular room where they ultrasound your breast and was given a local anesthetic. I know medical costs are high, but this seems outrageous for a procedure that lasted less than 30 minutes. Am I just THAT out of touch??? I just checked my records. I had a biopsy in each breast in 2016 at a stand-alone breast center that is associated with the near-by hospital. The total billed for the biopsies, not including the pathology fee, was $7500. My insurance cut that down to a $2,000 allowed amount. Was the $4 grand the total billed or after insurance discount? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Medical charges are all over the map. There is nothing like normal, expected, or consistency involved. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiesmom Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I just checked my records. I had a biopsy in each breast in 2016 at a stand-alone breast center that is associated with the near-by hospital. The total billed for the biopsies, not including the pathology fee, was $7500. My insurance cut that down to a $2,000 allowed amount. Was the $4 grand the total billed or after insurance discount? Good question- 4 grand was before insurance....but I'm still paying a hefty chunk. I'm thankful for the insurance I have though....😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiesmom Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I'm NOT liking your posts because I'm happy you are all paying these crazy amounts....just completely agreeing with ya! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I had an upper GI scope this past summer. They look down the esophagus and take a few biopsies. It takes about 2 hours from prep, knock you out, do the procedure, recover, and then kick you out. Thousands. Ugh... I felt sicker after I saw the bills than when I went in to have in done. LOL Glad you had good results though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I had an upper GI scope this past summer. They look down the esophagus and take a few biopsies. It takes about 2 hours from prep, knock you out, do the procedure, recover, and then kick you out. Thousands. Ugh... I felt sicker after I saw the bills than when I went in to have in done. LOL Glad you had good results though! Is this the same as endoscopy? I'm having one next week and am afraid of the cost. :( OP - medical costs are crazy! If you can afford it, can you call and ask if they will give you a discount for paying in full? I received ten percent off my hospital bill last year for doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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