River Oaks Hospital
Health Management Associates

I had arthroscopic knee surgery in Nov. Of as an outpatient at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson, MS. I was in at 7:00a. M and was finally seen at 8:00. I was out by 1:00 P.M. My bill from them, after my insurance company paid 80% was $1,180.00. This is outrageous!!!

I have had four other outpatient surgeries performed in the past two years. The most for any of those charges was less than $200.00.

In the Spring of 1999, I had open-heart surgery and was in intensive care for three days and in a private room for three. My charges from the hospital were a total of $2400.00.

I asked for an itemized statement of charges from River Oaks. I received one. Some of the items were, "Surgical gown $29.24" and "Ice pack $18.13" the most unbeleiveable charge was, "First hour $2,285.98".

Many of the items I paid for, were not given to me when I left. They should have at least informed me upfront that I was not getting them and should have discussed the cost of this procedure ahead of time.

When I saw them, it was too late to make a difference. I cannot believe these people. Now I know why insurance premiums are so high. Can anyone help me? Can anyone tell me where to go next to seek assistance?

Company: River Oaks Hospital
Country: USA
State: Mississippi
City: Jackson
Address: 1030 River Oaks Drive
Phone: 6019321030

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