r/HealthInsurance • u/PromotionAgile • 9d ago
Plan Benefits High charge at urgent care
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?
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u/Accomplished_Boat499 9d ago
Google the billing codes and see if they match up to what you had done.
$900 for a 15 minute visit does not sound right. Urgent care pricing is more in line with PCP pricing, unless the urgent care is attached to a hospital and it’s billed at ER level.
Did you have any tests done?