Today, I had to get an MRI. I double and triple checked to make sure there was no out-of-pocket cost. When I arrived at the testing center, I was expected to pay full price for the test. It costs $2,360. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out a test I need to see if I need surgery on my gallbladder costs more than my pay check, even with insurance. FML
Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML
Today, I had a procedure that should have been covered by my health insurance, but while I was there, I asked the doc to sign a prescription for an unrelated thing. This apparently turned the insured procedure into a consultation, so they charged me full price for the procedure, over $15,000. FML
Today, I got a message that my physician looked up my MRI and is now talking with a neurosurgeon to discuss next steps. No big deal, except this is serious spinal surgery and I'm not sure how expensive this is going to be. FML
Today, I finally got insurance after months of paperwork, and so I went to the doctor. I was billed $873 for a "consultation" that pretty much consisted of being weighed and told to "Google it." FML
Today, I had horrible pains in my stomach area so I went to the doctors. They couldn't find anything wrong and sent me to the Emergency Room for X-rays. After spending the entire day in the hospital, they tell me I'm slightly constipated. I had to pay $400 to find out I had to take a shit. FML
Today, I went to a doctor's appointment, being concerned about some abnormal swelling and soreness in one of my testicles. They fondled my balls for 20 seconds before saying, "Yeah, that's abnormal. You should probably go get an ultrasound somewhere and maybe take some ibuprofen for the pain. That'll be $265." FML
Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML
Today, while getting my MRI, I found out I had claustrophobia when I had a major panic attack and then was pulled out after only completing a single scan. I suffered through the other 10 because if that happened a second time, we'd have to reschedule after I took meds for it. I didn't even know I had claustrophobia. FML
Today, I woke up my friend and had him take me to the ER. I had trouble breathing and my chest hurt, so the doctor put me on an EKG and took X-rays. I had strained my chest lifting weights at the gym earlier that day and pulled a muscle, and now thanks to my massive anxiety I have a $700 hospital bill. FML
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graceinsheepwear 34
Never neglect the quadruple check.
TheDrifter 24
Ouch, did it at least come back clean? Good news makes the financial hit a little easier to take.
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Comments (59)
JasonUMN 15
Just tell them to bill your insurance. The worst case scenario is that you still have to pay full price.
Kukironosuke 16
You forgot to check the out of ass cost... like they are going to charge you out the... you get it u-u
BrandiLush 31
I did the same thing for mine and after paying my $100 copay, I got a bill in the mail for $2000 because my insurance rejected it. I appealed the decision and won. You should go through the appeals process.
brinda08 5
I thought this site was supposed to be funny. What's up with all the lame FMLs?
chaoticcupcake 10
The same thing happened to me when I went to the hospital. Before I let them take me past the lobby, I made them check my insurance and clear that it would be 100% covered, and they said it was. About a month later I get a delinquent bill in the mail saying I owe them $2500 and a 12% late fee. I let them turn it in to debt collectors. If they want the money so bad, then they better get ahold of my insurance company.
RedPillSucks 33
They're going to **** up your credit rating. I hope you already got that car/boat/house you were thinking about.
brittyboo123 35
There wasn't another place you could have gone and gotten it for free or at lower cost?
RedPillSucks 33
India or Cuba. Though the air fare probably cost more than the procedure.
dermor 3
you have to pay for medical tests? that sucks.
Chellybelly92 14
Wow, that's kinda cheap. I have to pay around 6,000 for mine. Probably the main reason why I still haven't gotten mine.
Ayanpatel95 7
Dang tht sucks buddy...u should have asked for written statement or something because test like MRI are expensive and would never be free
frappefrapp 5
Canada for the win