An East Bay woman says one of the largest health care providers in the Bay Area charged her $6,000 for a drug test, prompting her to take legal action.
She requested an itemized bill of the charges and, among other things, it showed a charge of $6,000 for a urine test."They charged her $6,000-plus for that," Fredman said."And that’s what this case is about. We contend that that $6,000 charge for a urine test is unconscionable."
In a statement, John Muir Health said the claims of the patient being overbilled are simply false. It also noted that the costs of outpatient care will always be lower than an ER visit and that the claims being made by the patient and lawyers will not hold up in court. "It's no doubt true that costs are higher in an emergency department, but that doesn’t justify a $6,000 charge on a $60 test," Fredman said.
Fredman said another patient has also come forward with similar claims. He said the person wants to remain anonymous, only saying that the visit was not drug related. He's seeking class action status for the lawsuit.
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