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Drew Blankenship

Out-of-Network Shock: 9 Appointments That Can Trigger Bills Your Insurance Won’t Cover

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With the amount of money most of us are paying in monthly premiums, you would expect that your insurance would handle most of the cost. But that’s not always the case. Unfortunately, many patients discover that a routine visit or a quick procedure was billed as out-of-network. This leads to surprise costs that you can’t always afford. Taking the time to understand which appointments are more likely to cause these surprise bills can help you avoid unnecessary financial stress. Here are nine appointments your insurance might not cover.

1. Specialist Consults Inside In-Network Hospitals

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