What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I just received a large bill from a 7 hour stay at a local hospital emergency room. I was charged $80.00 for a IV Start (NDL/Cath). The nurse inserted a tube into a vein and told me that "they" were going to want to hydrate me (I have kidney stones). I was never connected to an IV bag, and after 7 hours, the nurse removed the tube.
I was charged $3,334.00 for an ER/TX Room Level IV. Is this "medspeak" for coming to the hospital emergency room and being treated?
I tried to call for an explanation; however, the number given out on the bills is not for patient inquiries about bills as stated. It's recorded information about health plans.
Thank you.
I just received a large bill from a 7 hour stay at a local hospital emergency room. I was charged $80.00 for a IV Start (NDL/Cath). The nurse inserted a tube into a vein and told me that "they" were going to want to hydrate me (I have kidney stones). I was never connected to an IV bag, and after 7 hours, the nurse removed the tube.
I was charged $3,334.00 for an ER/TX Room Level IV. Is this "medspeak" for coming to the hospital emergency room and being treated?
I tried to call for an explanation; however, the number given out on the bills is not for patient inquiries about bills as stated. It's recorded information about health plans.
Thank you.