I went to this walk-in clinic instead of the emergency room thinking it would cost less, but I was wrong. A simple hand x-ray and two min consultation from one of thier MDs who told me I had a CADILLAC insurance policy and I should see a specialist. I had to correct him on the spot, I have an HSA and high deductable so I basically pay out of pocket. So they billed my insurance $500 for the service thinking they could charge an inflated rate. My insurance of course passed the bill to me after discounting the bill by half $243.
So after speaking to one of thier billing representatives he said they are willing to charge me a cash payers rate of only $200. So why would you bill my insurance for $500 if it only costs $200 in the first place.
And that my friends is what is wrong with the healthcare scam in this country.
P.S. the specialist did the exact same work x-ray, consultation, and splint for $135!