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I just got a $3k bill in the mail for my 6 month old son’s delivery. This is about 4 months after they incorrectly billed us for part of it.

I have the money, but am thinking of fighting it even though it’s such a small sum.

Either their accounting is incompetent or fraudulent, but either way, I’m annoyed enough to push back. I suspect they are trying to fleece as many people as possible to make up for the 2020 budget hit they took.

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I disputed essentially every bill after my first child was born. Magically, every one was reduced by a substantial amount.

There were literally made up charges they admitted to billing everybody for, but can waive if somebody's insurance doesn't cover it.

No idea how they get away with this stuff. Every hospital in America must have some very good lawyers on staff.

Always always always challenge it. In the American medical system is that the first bill is a first position. Expect to negotiate down, even with insurance, by at least 20%.

It’s time consuming, and confusing, and people will fob you off. But it’s necessary unless you want to get taken for a ride.

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