Texas man receives $7,924 surprise bill after going to an in-network ER

(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Scott Kohan was taken by ambulance to an emergency room in Austin, Texas, in late January with his jaw broken in two places due to a violent attack. When he woke up the next morning, a nurse explained he needed jaw surgery that night. After confirming the hospital was in his insurance network, he decided to go through with the surgery. However, he still ended up with a $7,924.13 bill, according to Vox. Continue reading article here…

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