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A made-up ICU stay. Not a real person. The flags below come from the same plain rules that read your bill. No signup, no upload.

$76,000

billed

7

things to check

$6,850

the bill says you owe

  1. likely errorhigh confidence$4,200

    Appears twice: CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast

    This line appears 2 times on the same day (2026-08-03) with the same code and units.

    First move: Billing dispute

  2. likely errorhigh confidence$480

    1 charge dated after discharge

    These charges are dated after the discharge date on the bill (2026-08-07).

    First move: Billing dispute

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  4. possible issuemed confidence$9,000

    1 more room day than nights stayed

    The bill shows more room days than nights stayed: 5 room/ICU days for 4 nights (2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07). Facilities count days differently, and the day of discharge is usually not billed.

    First move: Billing dispute

  5. likely errorhigh confidence$3,350

    The bill asks for more than your insurer says you owe

    The bill asks for $6,850.00. Your insurer's EOB says your share is $3,500.00.

    First move: Billing dispute

  6. possible issuemed confidence$3,350

    This may be a surprise bill

    This may be a surprise bill the No Surprises Act does not allow. You came through the ER, and emergency care is limited to in-network cost-sharing.

    First move: No Surprises Act letter

  7. possible issuemed confidence$6,850

    You may qualify for financial assistance

    This hospital must have a financial assistance policy. You may qualify. Free nonprofit help is on the resources page.

    First move: Financial assistance cover letter

  8. possible issuehigh confidence$2,400

    Your insurer denied part of this

    Your insurer denied this (code CO-50). You can appeal. Deadline: the date on your denial letter.

    First move: Insurer internal appeal

Flags are possible issues to ask about, not final answers. Have a person look at anything marked low confidence.

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