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There are some things that seem so unfair to be charged for, I'm so sorry.

I know, it totally sucks.... this is part of why health care is so annoying, it is difficult to know what we're being charged for or how much, and so we can't tell them "no" ! Similar thing happened to me, I had confusing hcg stats during my loss and my OB was worried it could be a ectopic and she told me to go to the ER because it was her day off... so I dutifully went, not knowing that the ER Dr wouldn't take my insurance, and they did a abdominal ultrasound even though I told them it was a waste of time and they should do a vag ultrasound.... got charged for both.

We fought with our insurance earlier this year after being informed my NT ultrasound would not be covered. Between that and the anatomy scan, we owed over $1000. My daughter passed at 23 weeks....they showed no compassion whatsoever. I would have been satisfied if they dropped half the bill but even after we submitted two appeals, it was still denied.

Now we are dealing with being double charged for twins. They book me for two appointments yet I've never needed two full slots to look over everything.

@jedeve: I am so sorry. That stinks

@Iced Tea: I'm a "retired" (read: used to be, in my previous life, before being a SAHM ) Clinical Laboratory Scientist...so I'm the one who ran all the blood tests. Just wanted to comment that your blood type obviously stays the same, but many times your provider will also order an antibody screen (which can change during pregnancy, as your body is exposed to your baby's blood antigens). And whenever an antibody screen is ordered, a blood type will also be performed (as a quality assurance measure). Just an FYI And I totally agree with you that the testing should be discussed with you, whether it's "routinely ordered" or not!

I am so sorry. I had a high deductible plan for the first half of my pregnancy so I totally understand the absurdity of all of this. I still have some bills that I am struggling to pay

I'm so sorry It's like rubbing salt in the woulds. We paid $6,500 for a baby last year that we didn't get to take home with us.

You can definitely negotiate with the hospital FYI.