Indian Man's Shocking US Hospital Bill: $1,800 for a Crepe Bandage After Knee Injury

• An Indian man in the US shared his experience of a costly hospital visit after a knee injury during ice skating in New York.
• He avoided an ambulance due to high costs, opting for a taxi to the emergency room on Christmas night.
• At the hospital, he received an X-ray, examination, and a crepe bandage for his knee, spending about 1.5 hours.
• Despite having insurance, he was billed $1,800 (approx. Rs 1.5 lakh) out-of-pocket, with the total hospital charge being $6,354 (Rs 5.8 lakh).
• The incident highlights the exorbitant healthcare costs in the US, contrasting with an American woman's positive experience with affordable healthcare in India.

Why It Matters: US healthcare costs are exorbitant, even for insured patients, as an Indian man paid $1,800 for basic knee treatment.