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January 22, 2019

Need hospital care or tests? Some ways to get cost estimates — but it's not easy

  • Get billing codes from your doctor and then ask hospitals what they would charge — for the procedure, all services, medications, supplies, room rates and facilities fees.
    • By LINDA A. JOHNSON
    AP Medical Writer

    TRENTON, N.J. — Want to know how much your hospital is going to charge for that knee surgery?

    U.S. hospitals are now required to post list prices for medical services online, under federal rules meant to help patients find affordable care and avoid hefty surprise bills.


     
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