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Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

Living in the United States has a lot of perks, from the incredibly friendly people and astounding nature to the universities and the great job opportunities. However, one of the biggest drawbacks that Americans have to deal with is the healthcare system. More specifically, just how expensive going to the hospital can get, whether you have health insurance or not. Things can get so ridiculous the entire system starts to look very dystopian.

To show you what we mean, the Bored Panda team has collected this list of the most mind-blowingly expensive hospital bills that Americans have shared online. The prices are, well, they’re ridiculous, to say the least! If these photos won’t get your jaw to drop, then practically nothing will.

Time and again we’ve analyzed why the system is so cumbersome, inefficient, and actually forces a lot of people to consider not going to the hospital whatsoever because of the huge medical debts they’re likely to accrue.

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#1

Avoid Paying Costly Medical Bills By Dying Instead

Outrageous medical bills in America showing a $131,047 charge for a week in hospital after a heart attack.

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    So This Is Crazy

    Medical bill of $2,850,776 for 4 months in a USA hospital with COVID-19 shocking the world with outrageous costs

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    #3

    Hospital Billing To Hold Your Own Child After Birth

    Screenshot of a high medical bill showing a $39.95 charge for holding a newborn baby, illustrating outrageous medical bills.

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    #4

    My Cousins Child Birth Bill From The Hospital In The USA. Never Seen Anything This High

    Medical bill showing outrageous inpatient service charges totaling over $600,000, highlighting Americans' shockingly high medical costs.

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    I Went To The Hospital (Us). They Did One Blood Test, Decided I Had A Virus That They Could Not Identify And That They Could Not Help Me, And Then They Sent Me Home. This Is The Bill From My Insurance. For One. Single. Blood Test

    Medical bill from University showing outrageous amount owed after plan discounts and payments in the United States.

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    #6

    Insurance, You're The Greatest!

    Medical bill showing total amount billed, plan payment, and high financial responsibility in outrageous medical bills.

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    #7

    I’m A Registered Nurse That Contracted Covid. This Is My Bill For My Visit To The Emergency Department

    MyChart medical bill statement showing an outrageous amount due of $7,154.40, highlighting shocking American medical bills.

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    #8

    My Bill For A 2 Night Hospital Stay

    Medical bill showing a shocking patient balance of $64,525.44 highlighting outrageous medical bills in America.

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    #9

    My Mother’s Hospital Bill Of When She Went To The Er Cause Of Her Gallbladder And Had To Have Emergency Surgery. She Was In The Hospital For One Day

    Medical bill showing outrageous totals for services like surgery, anesthesia, and emergency room in American healthcare costs.

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    #10

    Hospital Bill For A 21yo Admitted For A Suicide Attempt - This Is The State Of Our Modern American "Healthcare"

    Outrageous American medical bill listing charges for hospital services, scans, and treatments at Hillcrest Medical Center.

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    #11

    Having A Baby Is Not Cheap

    Woman in plaid pants sharing outrageous medical bills for premature baby in the NICU with an $80,000 hospital charge.

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    #12

    Insurance Just Paid $57,605.79 For Medication That Costs Under $100 Anywhere Else

    Outrageous American medical bill of $57,605 for 84 capsules compared to WHO-negotiated €45 price range.

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    #13

    My Buddies Medical Bill For A Month-Long Stay In The Hospital After Being Hit By A Driver High On Heroin

    Close-up of an outrageous American medical bill showing a total amount of 731,929.38 dollars shocking the world.

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    #14

    The Hospital "Helping"

    Medical bill showing $2,983.50 owed for a two-day hospital stay highlighting outrageous American medical bills.

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    #15

    I Bought Dental Insurance Specifically So I Could Afford To Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed. Humana Deducted Less Than What I Pay Them Monthly From My Medical Bill

    Medical bill breakdown showing total charges $1,416 with patient share $1,386 highlighting outrageous medical bills in America.

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    #16

    My Father In Law's Hospital Bill After 2 1/2 Days In The Hospital For Observation

    Medical bill from a US health center showing a $15,100 balance, illustrating outrageous medical bills Americans face.

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    #17

    Went To The Er For What Turned Out To Be A Panic Attack. These Were The Consequences

    Close-up of an outrageous medical bill showing $4,495.65 due, highlighting shocking American healthcare costs.

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    #18

    Got The Hospital Bill For Delivery Of My C-Section Baby. I Don’t Think I Need To Say Which Country I Live In

    Medical bill showing detailed charges for hospital services totaling $69,634, illustrating outrageous American medical bills.

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    #19

    The Worst Part About Healthcare! This Is A Real Bill For A Motorized Wheelchair, Something A Person Needs To Live!

    Medical bill showing a total charge of $74,894 illustrating outrageous American medical bills shocking the world.

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    #20

    Just Got My $39k Hospital Bill For Having A Stroke At 34

    Close-up of an outrageous American medical bill showing a $38,587.19 balance from New York Presbyterian Hospital.

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    #21

    My Buddy's Son Ate A Penny, This Is How Much The Hospital Charged For A 5 Minute Procedure To Get It Out

    Close-up of an outrageous medical bill showing a charge of $17,159.75 highlighting shocking American medical costs.

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    #22

    Got Our Hospital Bill On The Same Day That A Handwritten Thank You Card From My Wife's Nurses Arrived

    Medical bill showing an outstanding balance of over $34,000 alongside a thank you card from the healthcare provider.

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    #23

    Just Got The First Bill For My Back Surgery. The Surgery Itself Is Not Included On This Statement

    Close-up of an outrageous American medical bill totaling over 100,000 dollars, highlighting shocking healthcare costs.

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    #24

    This Is The Cost Of A Rattlesnake Bite In America

    Medical bill showing $153,161.25 total charges for patient services, highlighting outrageous medical bills shocking the world.

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    #25

    My Hospital Bill After A Single Mri Brain Scan In The Us

    Hospital bill showing outrageous medical charges for MRI and pharmacy services in the United States shocking worldwide viewers.

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    #26

    My Hospital Bill For An Uncomplicated Birth

    Medical bill from Saint Peter's University Hospital showing outrageous charges shocking Americans and the world.

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    #27

    170k

    Tweet showing a shocking American medical bill of over $171,000 for childbirth and NICU, illustrating outrageous medical bills.

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    #28

    An Uninsured Covid-19 Patient Just Got Her Medical Bill: $34,927.43

    Tweet discussing outrageous medical bills for uninsured COVID-19 patients shocking the world with high American healthcare costs.

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    #29

    Welcome To The USA. Just The Hospital Bill From A Car Accident. Note Charges Denied

    Medical bill totaling over $229,000 showing denied charges and excluded services in an outrageous US healthcare expense.

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    #30

    Healthcare As God Would Have Wanted It

    Medical bill summary from Adventist Health System showing outrageous total charges over $135,000 shocking Americans and the world.


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