Remember my visit to UCLA to see their cardiologist? I saw the doctor for literally three minutes. On the way out, I told the receptionist that I sent in my Medicare card to the Transplant Center, and asked him if he needs a copy. “No, we’ll get it from the Transplant Center” was the reply.
Ha! Of course they tried to bill my work insurance first and got the claim rejected. I guess my transplant coordinator didn’t update my records since they are trying to bill me for the entire amount. Why must everything medical be so difficult?
Also, the cost of the three minute visit? $725. That seems like a ridiculous amount. There’s no way we can reform healthcare costs in the US if doctors and hospitals can get away with billing like that.
Life with chronic diseases 