u/s bill - sticker shock!

Ann003

My OB just sent me a copy of the bill for my a/s - it was $1100!  Of course it was for two babies, but OMG. They listed the cost per baby and the 2nd baby was cheaper - ha!  Insurance covers everything, but I'm just still surprised. 

notallisonmarie22

I had the same sticker shock.  My insurance didn't cover it all and I ended up having to have 3 anatomy scans because my babies wouldn't cooperate.  I paid almost $2000 out of pocket to my MFM before it was all said and done...and then another $900 to my OB.  These babies were expensive!

MelleTX

It's kinda crazy how much they bill insurance companies and then the rates get so negotiated down. My OB's cash price for ultrasounds is $360 for twins. My MFM charges $650 per visit and includes a level II ultrasound.

Thankfully my MFM has a package fee of $2500 which covers unlimited appointments and ultrasounds.

My OB charges a package fee of $2500 for her appointments and delivery, but it does not include ultrasounds.

When you pay OOP, it can really add up.  

pawstech09

I was in the hospital for 5 days when they thought baby B was losing blood flow to her cord, I had multiple ultrasounds and other assorted stuff, got a copy of the bill afterwards - $15,000! So glad I didn't have to pay any of that!