MRI vs. hysterosonogram cost (cross post to embo group)

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My original gynecologist submitted charges to my insurance company for a

hysterosonogram (not sure if I'm spelling this correctly) amounting to

$1215.00. This consisted of two 'Diagnositic XRAY' charges of $300.00 each,

a 'Surgery' charge of $500 and a 'Consultation' charge of $115. (The

consultation charge is particularly ironic since she made a point of telling me

that she 'didn't have time in her schedule' for a consultation and I'd have to

make a separate appointment for the following week.) Putting aside the

consultation charge is it possible that the hysterosonogram could cost this

much? I had no surgery during the procedure; I was told this was a code used

for the procedure itself.

On the other hand, the total for my MRI (with and without contrast) was

$197.00. This was performed prior to my UAE consultation.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Ellen