financialmedical billing error
#RI-6abc8a10·4 months ago·
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“panicked and paid $150 instead of disputing the bill”
What Actually Happened
I paid a $150 copay instead of disputing a $12,000 bill due to a hospital coding error
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had called the insurance company to clarify the EOB"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Always verify and dispute any unexpected medical bills"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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financial Category
66
financial decisions logged. Avg regret 5.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
53%
of financial decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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