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keix22

Can I do anything about an ED bill where they made me stay longer due to unavailability, scheduling?

Question - Other (not a medical question)

This is Massachusetts for what it’s worth. I went to the ER for abdominal pain. After an ultrasound & ct scan, I was diagnosed with perforated appendicitis around 11pm and they said I’d need to wait until the morning for the surgeons so that they can determine next steps. I was on iv antibiotics and pain meds, and in the morning they told me I’d need a drain before the appendectomy. Due to my stable condition and age, they kept pushing my IR drain appointment back and I wasn’t able to get discharged for 3 days (discharged pretty much as soon as I got the drain procedure done). I’m not sure how much insurance is covering, but the claim is showing $20k. Is there anything I can do here? Seems like I could’ve left within a day instead of 3 days had they gotten the drain procedure done sooner.

Thank you in advance!

Posted Mar 8, 2025, 12:51 PM UTC

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