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Doctor asked about depression at pneumonia follow-up, then billed Medicare patient $18 anyway

An unexpected $18 charge can be more than a minor annoyance for Medicare enrollees watching every dollar, especially when their paperwork says they owe nothing.

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Doctor asked about depression at pneumonia follow-up, then billed Medicare patient $18 anyway

An unexpected $18 charge can be more than a minor annoyance for Medicare enrollees watching every dollar, especially when their paperwork says they owe nothing.

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Doctor asked about depression at pneumonia follow-up, then billed Medicare patient $18 anyway

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