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Itemized hospital bill, one-day stay03/14 Complete blood count … $48.00
03/14 Complete blood count … $48.00
03/14 Basic metabolic panel … $71.00
03/14 IV fluids, 1 liter … $120.00
03/14 Complete blood count … $48.00
03/14 Basic metabolic panel … $71.00
03/14 IV fluids, 1 liter … $120.00
You remember one blood draw. What is the right move?
Correct. Not quite. Two identical lines on the same date are the most common error an itemized bill reveals. It may be a duplicate entry. It may also be correct, since some tests are repeated hours apart to see whether a value has changed. You cannot tell from the page, and the billing office can. Ask: “Was this test performed twice? Please confirm against the medical record.” You are entitled to an itemized bill whenever you request one.
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