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Transparency in Pricing in Healthcare .Prices vary by 100-300% for procedures
A reviewer was shocked to receive 2500$ facility bill for Colonoscopy.He was stuck because he did not get a written quote. Shop around.
Consumers shop around for cars or refrigerators.They get written quotes.
But most don’t do it for medical care.
A reviewer wrote: I was shocked when I received the huge bill for my colonoscopy from the facility. I did not bother to get a quote ahead for my colonoscopy. I did not know I could have gotten it for 750$-vs.2500$ I ended up paying after negotiation. I was stuck.
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It is hard to get the information from your doctor because they tell you their fee,but not the fees at facility where they send you to or perform the procedure. These providers know the information,but they own the facility partly and get good income from using that facility.
So what should you do?
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Call your insurance co. and ask for different facilities near you and their charges or Call 630 232 2025 and we will guide you.
You shop around for car-travel 25 miles if you can get a deal that saves you 1800$,but you don’t do it for medical care. You think-well I have insurance.But you forget that your premiums could up more if you go to more expensive facility.
Inform others to call American Colonoscopy and Endoscopy center located next to Geneva Commons.
The Specialist at this facility is trained at The Cleveland Clinic in Gastroenterology--Cleveland Clinic is rated # 2 in USA-after Mayo Clinic rated #1. He has done over 15000 Colonoscopies,Endoscopy,E.R.C.P. procedures over 16 years.At Univ.Of Virginia-he trained other Gastroenterologists .
He received Governor’s award from American College of Gastroenterology in 2002.
Try asking all prices-doctors,facility etc.for Colonoscopy or endoscopy from your current provider.Chances are that you will get a runaround. If that happens ,you know to shop more before facing the problem faced by the reviewer.Don‘t be stuck. Why pay 2500 or 4800$ when you can get the procedure for 750$ at a certified facility next to Geneva Commons? You can visit the facility to make you comfortable. They may ask you to fill some forms for your medical problems,because the specialists have to be prepared for your conditions for your well being. You will get the best advice at 630 232 2025. Give it a try. You could save 1750-4000$.
