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/QuietNervous4891]

Did the bill show a breakdown of the different rates? Should show the “sucker” price, negotiated price, allowed, not allowed etc. Atleast for me it comes on a separate letter from my insurance and will show how much I owe the provider.