Strange how we wouldn't think of getting something done on our car without a written estimate of parts and labor. But you go in the docs office and have no idea if the bill will be in the 100s, 1000s or more.
Agree on estimates. Even when the bills get in one has no idea....it's all number code, which would be fine with additional language If it was at all patient friendly, the statements would come in with every charge listed in plain English, with recipeints noted, and what was referred to secondary, primary, and not covered. On every statement, even subsequent ones as further charges were paid.
It is not in the medical industry's best interest to allow the sheep to know they are being fleeced.
