Post by sherlew99 on Sept 21, 2014 12:40:36 GMT -6
The New York Times
After Surgery, Surprise $117,000 Medical Bill From Doctor He Didn’t Know
By ELISABETH ROSENTHALSEPT. 20, 2014
Some strategies used by surgeons, including billing large amounts for a second surgeon in the room or declaring an operation an emergency, raise serious questions. The indications for immediate spinal surgery, such as loss of bladder function or rapidly progressive paralysis, are rare. But insurers are more likely to reimburse a hospital or surgeon with whom they do not have a contract if a case is labeled an emergency.
After Surgery, Surprise $117,000 Medical Bill From Doctor He Didn’t Know
By ELISABETH ROSENTHALSEPT. 20, 2014
Some strategies used by surgeons, including billing large amounts for a second surgeon in the room or declaring an operation an emergency, raise serious questions. The indications for immediate spinal surgery, such as loss of bladder function or rapidly progressive paralysis, are rare. But insurers are more likely to reimburse a hospital or surgeon with whom they do not have a contract if a case is labeled an emergency.
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