High charge at urgent care

[u/PromotionAgile]

I was charged $900 for a 15 minute visit to urgent care. Insurance doesn't cover any of it because I have a high deductible plan. I called the medical practice saying the charge was ridiculous. They checked the billing codes and found no error.

They said the insurance company sets the price and I can file a grievance with insurance. That seems like a wild goose chase.

Why is it so expensive? Is there anything I can do to reduce the cost?

[u/Botasoda102]

Whatever insurance allows goes to your deductible and what you owe. If it was just and office visit with no procedures, injections, etc., I bet you will owe $200 to $300 max. Don’t worry about what they charged until insurance adjudicates the claim.