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Originally Posted by Lumpy
In network and 80/20.
The primary problem here is that they didn't catch something on the 1st ultrasound. If the radiologist knew what the hell she was doing, I wouldn't have needed emergency surgery 2 days after my first visit. The radiologist at my 2nd visit told me "off the record" that they should have caught that because she could see it clearly in the 1st ultrasound.
Long story short... had they diagnosed and taken preventative action at that first visit, we should have received a bill for around $2,000 instead of $12,000.
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Go after the radiologist and the hospital (as the employer, they're responsible for her actions). They should pay that $10,000 plus punitive damages. Just be prepared for people to literally comb through your medical history.
I talked to an old school mate a couple of years ago. She's an ER doctor now. She said the only profession out there that scares her are lawyers. Think about how much one mistake could cost you. I definitely understand her fear.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do/pursue.