A new twist in healthcare billing: the 'facility fee'

Monday, December 21, 2009 - 03:07 in Psychology & Sociology

That will be $75, or more, for just walking through the door. Possibly coming soon to a doctor's office near you: a little something extra on your bill, not covered by insurance -- a nifty number known as a "facility fee." What is it exactly? Here's a fun experiment: Ask five medical professionals. Most likely, you will get a variety of explanations, all...

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