Sorry but another healthcare costs rant acomin'...

I tried to get an accurate number before I went in for surgery to get a cyst taken off of my vocal cord. I was unable. It didn't hit me too bad though I think it ended up being about 2k out of pocket with another 1.5k kicked in by the insurance. Met my deductible for the first time in 6 years though so my chiropractor visits are only costing 18 dollars now. I'd be curious what the man hours wasted on arguing between insurance companies and the medical industry is in any given year.