So, I went on a weekend trip with my friends to Atlantic City. To make a long story short I took advantage of the happy hour at a local bar. I had at least 7 drinks, but was able to groggily leave the place. I stumble down the board walk and eventually make it to a casino bathroom. I try to find some peace, but I would pick the stall that has a broken door. I was completely wasted. I couldn't get out of the stall. My friends told me that the janitor saw me there and because I couldn't leave had the ambulance come pick me up. They cart me away. Everything pretty much is a blur until when I wake up. I have the IV taken out and walk out of the hospital.
I got the bills in the mail and OMFG. I had no idea medical fees would be so much for alcohol intoxication. First, the ambulance was over $700. Then there is some random for for $1447 (So close to the magic number) . Then there is a doctor's fee of 336. And finally a pee test for $6. How could it possible cost that much? I don't know much about medical fees. The hospital is in another state. Are they allowed to charge me all of these fees for alcohol intoxication. It seems extremely steep. What should I do?
*edit* I have two options. The family's medical insurance or arrange a payment plan with the hospital. I hope insurance will help with this, otherwise I will be paying this off for years to come.
I got the bills in the mail and OMFG. I had no idea medical fees would be so much for alcohol intoxication. First, the ambulance was over $700. Then there is some random for for $1447 (So close to the magic number) . Then there is a doctor's fee of 336. And finally a pee test for $6. How could it possible cost that much? I don't know much about medical fees. The hospital is in another state. Are they allowed to charge me all of these fees for alcohol intoxication. It seems extremely steep. What should I do?
*edit* I have two options. The family's medical insurance or arrange a payment plan with the hospital. I hope insurance will help with this, otherwise I will be paying this off for years to come.
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