My last Medicare statement for my last Remicade infusion is as follows:
Total amount charged: $13,256 Medicare approved: $13,256
Medicare paid provider $156
Amount you may be billed $40
I really don't understand this. Medicare approves a payment of $13,256 and then only pays the hospital $159. I'm glad I only have to pay the hospital $40 but
I don't think the hospital is going to do Remicade infusions if they only get paid $196 (156+40). I sure I'm missing something. Could someone help me out please?
By the way, this was my fifth infusion and Remicade has done wonders for me. I am symptom free. I hope it lasts.