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  • I was charged $17.70 for "asking a question"

    From JAB@21:1/5 to All on Wed May 22 11:36:49 2024
    Both my OGBYN office and health insurance said that I was charged
    $17.70 for "asking a question" during my annual physical

    https://x.com/annaroseiovine/status/1792950545042342061

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  • From Danart@21:1/5 to All on Wed May 22 22:10:38 2024
    JAB wrote:
    Both my OGBYN office and health insurance said that I was charged
    $17.70 for "asking a question" during my annual physical

    https://x.com/annaroseiovine/status/1792950545042342061


    1) was it covered ?

    2) is that even legal ?

    3) Is the question stated ?

    4) Was this in the contract when you signed with the medical insurance
    ?

    5) Was this in the contract you signed when you visited your medical professional?


    This is a response to the post seen at: http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=665794805#665794805

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  • From JAB@21:1/5 to Danart on Wed May 22 18:35:44 2024
    On Wed, 22 May 2024 22:10:38 +0000,
    [email protected]d (Danart) wrote:

    1) was it covered ?

    How asking a question can turn into an unexpected doctor's bill

    Insurance companies cover preventative care as an incentive for you to
    stay on top of your health; however, there is fine print for these
    so-called free exams and procedures with health care providers.
    ...
    ...
    "Ask your doctor questions, but just realize if they start doing a
    physical examination, if they start asking you more history questions;
    'How did you hurt your shoulder etc.?' Now, you start slipping into a
    sick visit, a diagnostic visit,"' Hess explained.

    https://winknews.com/2021/02/23/how-asking-a-question-can-turn-into-an-unexpected-doctors-bill/

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