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		cmiles74 on Dec 27, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hospital prices are about to go public in the U.S. This was my experience when my partner received treatment and the insurance company refused to cover the anesthesia charges (they claimed anesthesia was optional for the procedure and thus wasn't covered). The anesthesiologist's office was surprised that it wasn't covered and waived the charges. It was the only bright spot in a prolonged battle with the insurance company and the hospital.

madengr on Dec 27, 2018 [–]

Optional anesthesia may be a new trend. Restraints and a bite belt are cheaper, but the hospital would figure out a way to milk that too.

Rotten194 on Dec 30, 2018 | [–]

Bite belt sanitation fee: $300

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