I went to this medical facility because I thought I might have strep. Went there, they got me in and out in about 10-15 minutes tops. I did not have strep... But they gave me a Z-pack for infection and Vicodin for the pain of sore throat even though I told them the pain was a 3 out of 10 with 10 being the worst pain in my life. I left without any payment required and thought... Man this place is great. Then about 45 days later, receive a bill for almost 1100 dollars! Basically went in with a cold, and come out with an 1100 dollar bill. Apparently there is a facility fee of approximately 800 dollars for the 10-15 minutes I was there. They called an told me they could take 30 percent of the bill if I paid 750 right now over the phone. I said I am willing to pay 30 percent and never go back, but I only had to pay 400 dollars to a specialist when my daughter broke her arm with several checkup visits. What makes them think that 1100 dollars for a cold is fair or reasonable? They said they are considered an emergency room. I said, you are located right beside a Planet Tan and Hibachi grill in a 24 hour fitness parking lot... Are you serious? They said they would send me to collections. I said go ahead, I already told you I would pay 30% and never come back, but if that is not fair and reasonable... Do what you feel you gotta do. It appears other people are experiencing the same kind of billing treatment. Http://usacomplaints.com/Search/First-Choice-Emergency. Aspx
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