True, it is more than what the center is charging; however, I have Medicare which pays 80% of what Medicare is willing to pay. My company insurance pays 20% of what Medicare is willing to pay. I got a bill for $2000 per home treatment. I took it to my nurse and she told me that Medicare is not paying that amount of money to DaVita. So if you have Medicare, your company insurance is only responsible of paying 20% of what Medicare is willing to pay.
When it comes to home treatments, you are charged based on the order your doctor gives you. For example, if your doctor gives you an order of 6 times a week but you choose to do it 5 times a week, you will still be charged 6 times a week until your doctor changes the order.
Hope this helps!!!
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