If you've ever stayed in the hospital for any length of time, you know how detailed those bills can be. Everything from aspirin to anesthesia is listed. But, many times those itemized bills can be wrong. So here's what you should do to make sure the bill is accurate. First read the patient's bill of rights.
Most hospitals publish one.
Also, talk to the hospital patient representative, sometimes called a patient advocate or liason. Then, ask for an itemized hospital bill. You have the right to know exactly what you are being charged for. Don't pay until you have time to fully review and understand the bill. Then compare the bill with your hospital medical records.