Florida's debated welfare drug-screen measure kicks in

Originally Posted by Buzzard

I've had the random drug test at work, but never knew what their cost was. The blood work was all on a separate receipt, and it was 3x the cost of the UA. The UA was the only charge on the bill. I've got it in front of me right now.

The description of service is: Drug Screen, Single. Charge $228.00. After insurance I had to pay just under $30.00. I'm willing to scan my bill if anyone is doubting me.

No no, I don't doubt you, the pain in the rear about medical is,
we can charge whatever we want.

I've seen hospitals charge crazy amounts for crazy things.

[Neezar]

With every civil right there has to be a corresponding civil obligation. ~Edison Haines

Originally Posted by Neezar

With every civil right there has to be a corresponding civil obligation. ~Edison Haines

Da Troof haz been spoken!

[flo]

Originally Posted by Neezar

With every civil right there has to be a corresponding civil obligation. ~Edison Haines

Hear hear.

Originally Posted by atomdanger

No no, I don't doubt you, the pain in the rear about medical is,
we can charge whatever we want.

I've seen hospitals charge crazy amounts for crazy things.

It's good. Sorry if you thought I was singling you out. It wasn't my intent but I could see how it could be taken that way.

As for the costs, you're absolutely right. When I worked in the hospital, I couldn't believe the cost of charges from my department. I wasn't a highly paid person, but for me to enter a room for 30 seconds and do a simple task would cost the patient quite a bit of money. Have me do it for 10 patients on each floor and I would bring in a load of money for them.

While I don't miss the job, I miss some of the excitement that went with it and the knowledge that I helped someone.