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7 stitches/staples in my boy's scalp - guess the cost.
He was goofing around with another kid, hit a trash can, got 7 staples to close it.
It was 9 at night on a Saturday, so had to go to ER. We were in and out in around 50 minutes total (time from walking in front door to walking out). Saw doc for around 10, he cleaned it out, couple injections to numb it, and used a stapler to put in 7 staples to close. We have insurance, but haven't met the deduc. so I'm sure we'll have to pay out of pocket. No bills yet, I have no idea. So, let's have a contest! Closest guess wins. |
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Whatever it is, call them up and they will negotiate a lower price.
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Oh and if you have insurance, ignore the first bill. Wait for your insurance to call them and push the negotiated price.
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Cleaning Agent Numbing shots Probably antibiotics ER Physician ER visit I will say $450-$500 Good luck Next time just put him back together with some superglue.
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Duct tape would have been cheaper.
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We have insurance, but haven't met the deduc. so I'm sure we'll have to pay out of pocket.
No bills yet, I have no idea. So, let's have a contest! Closest guess wins. Whatever your deductable is, that's why you have it. |
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Super Glue!
My guess is $1,750. I fell about 10 years ago and gave my self a 6" gash on the top of my head. IIRC 35 internal and external stitches. The ER bill was about $9,000 including an MRI.
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$0 deductible, $0 out of pocket., and you'll never see a bill.
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This is in So Cal.
I hope some of you are kidding! I really can't see it being $3K+ for a 50 minute total visit and 10 minutes of doc work, no blood tests, xrays, etc. But I really have no idea. I think I'd fight $3K tooth and nail, though. |
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If this had any chance of healing itself, I wouldn't have gone to the hospital, but there was no way. 
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What am I missing, why would you have to pay more than the deductable?
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$2400, but there will be an errant charge for $150 for some test you didn't get, so $2250.
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$1400 , $200/stitch
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