Ripped off at walk in ER

[u/Forward-Worker-9029]

Went in after I got rear ended to get checked out. They saw me right away (they were empty) and did an xray. Doc came in and said “well nothing is broken so you can go”. Very dismissive as a side note. Prescribed ibuprofen and sent me walking. The whole ordeal was maybe 45 min with alot of alone time. BILL $24,100. Of course this was all run through my State Farm insurance of which I was told I had 10k in PIP. They paid the er the full 10k and now I’m on the hook for the rest of my mri’s and Chiro treatment that was supposed to be covered. Is this normal????? 24k for a 45 min stupid visit?? What do I do.

[u/Lostexpat]

You had a CT scan, not 'just an xray', the CPT code 72125 is for a non contrast CT, that's the bulk of the claim. If that wasn't done. Challenge it.

[u/terrymr → u/Lostexpat]

24k is not reasonable for a CT. I just had an MRI of my brain for for less than $2500

[u/Lostexpat → u/terrymr]

Didn't say it was reasonable, but it is more than 'just an x-ray'