Invented example — not a real person or claim
ER visit, billed $10,866
Every printed line restated in plain words. One possible duplicate flagged.
Line 4, “STERILE SUPPLY 272”
a sterile supply item. It appears again on line 9 with the same code and amount.
Possible duplicate
Line 6, “99284”
a CPT code for an emergency department visit of moderately high complexity, as printed.
Line 9, “STERILE SUPPLY 272”
the same sterile supply code and amount as line 4.
Possible duplicate
Line 11, “Self-pay adjustment −$0.00”
no adjustment applied.
Questions you could ask the billing office
- Are lines 4 and 9 the same item billed twice?
- Can I get an itemized bill with descriptions for each revenue code?
- Is there a financial-assistance application for this facility?
- Is the facility fee on this invoice a separate printed charge from the ER visit?
- Do the printed lines add to the sticker total of $10,866?
This is a reading of what's printed. It isn't medical or legal advice, and it doesn't promise any change to what you owe.