The first bill is a summary. Ask for the itemized statement with the codes, every line and every charge. The paper from your insurance that says "this is not a bill" is the answer key: it shows what your plan allowed and what is left for you. The hospital already published its prices. A nonprofit hospital has to have a financial assistance policy, and you can ask to be screened for it. And nothing bad happens while you ask questions.
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