Medical bill.

This is the amazing medical bill for the c-section my grandmother had when she gave birth to my mama. A whopping total of $166 for eight days in the hospital ($4.50/day). And of course $20 for the surgery. and $2/day for the nursery. Incredible. Notice the courteous note on the bottom: "Should this statement be in error, kindly so advise, that we may rectify it." Imagine Blue Cross saying that on the bottom of a bill.


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  1. Adelaine S.May 28, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    It would be more convenient and more reliable if the medical bill was printed out and not just hand-written by the doctor.

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