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Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?

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Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?

Kaiser Health News

March 26, 2021 • Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But there was an extra "facility fee" because the location changed slightly. A shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than $300.

Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?

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A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

An unexpected charge related to a biopsy threatened the financial security of Brianna Snitchler and her partner. Callie Richmond for Kaiser Health News hide caption

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A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

Kaiser Health News

September 30, 2019 • After a test to rule out cancer, Brianna Snitchler faced a facility fee for use of the hospital's radiology room. She wasn't told in advance about the charge, which strained her tight budget.

A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

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