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Originally Posted by iPump  Billed amount has nothing to do with reimburst amount (what your insurance will pay). Even though they may be billing $650 per box the approved amount will be much less, and that is what your ins company will pay. Its the same with every doctor or hopital bill. the write off is called "contractual allowence". |
After 20 years of bills, I understand that
My point is that it DOES make a difference what the billed cost is. The companies do that for some competitive or tax reason. Not everyone is under contract. It adds to the sky high costs of medical care.
