Ask these 4 questions to help avoid surprise medical bills, according to a doctor
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-21 11:53:09
Summary
A survey by Morning Consult found that 1 in 5 Americans received unexpected medical bills within the last year, with 22% being charged over $1000. While unexpected bills may not be avoidable, there are questions you can ask medical providers to help you avoid paying more than you have to and clarify how much you'll actually owe before undergoing a procedure or test. Todd Thames, VP of clinical affairs at Included Health, suggests four questions to ask, including asking for an estimate of out-of-pocket costs, confirming the CPT code for your procedure, and asking for alternative generic medications based on affordability concerns.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/how-to-avoid-unexpected-medical-bills.html