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/MikeUsesNotion 9d ago

Sounds like it was covered. Covered doesn't mean you pay nothing.

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u/PromotionAgile 8d ago

In that sense, sure. But that wasn't really my point.

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u/NSBJenni 8d ago

I also have a high deductible plan and pay a similar fortune when I go to urgent care. It sucks - and good luck to you