My chiropractor gave me a TENS unit to relieve pain. I asked how much it cost, and they weren't sure but said that normally insurance picks up the cost. I checked the internet and prices for this unit was $45 to $70 for the exact model I was given.
About 6 weeks later I received the bill for $795. They stated my insurance was paying $295 and I had to pay my deductible of $500. I sent them a letter requesting information as I was not aware I had received a unit of that value and they called me back.
They stated they charge retail, but also said that this was the Maximum Allowable charge from my insurance company and that this is normal. They retracted this statement and tried to restate that this is retail value.
Their website is very clear they state "Immediately Receive additional income" as they attempt to recruit other doctors to rip off their patients. This type of gouging the insurance and the public is unacceptable and we must start fighting back to bring down the price of health care.
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