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Her First Colonoscopy Cost Her $0. Her Second Cost $2,185. Why?

Kaiser Health News

The former generally incurs no cost to patients under the ACA; the latter can generate bills. Remind your provider that the government’s interpretation of the ACA requires that colonoscopies be regarded as a screening even if a polyp is removed. Do you have an interesting medical bill you want to share with us?

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