Surprise billing is becoming more common

Out-of-network billing and associated patient costs for inpatient admissions and emergency department visits at in-network facilities increased over a six-year period.
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Average potential out-of-network costs

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Percentage of vists/admissions with out-of-network bill

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Notes

Data is for privately insured patients at in-network hospitals