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/Safe_Conference5651]

I went into an urgent care because of a breathing problem. I could not lay down. They immediatly sent me to emergency. I spent about a week in the hospital, mostly in ICU for the collapsed lung, yet that 2 min at urgent care was the largest bill in that ordeal.