No kidding.
Probably what the hospital recoups from the gov. The rest of the bill is added to the other paying patients.
That wouldn't even cover the triage nurse's assessment.
An x-ray would cost thousands. Then there is the separate bill from the hospitalist, radiologist, orthopedic Dr.
You couldn't get a stitch for $300.
As i just replied to someone else,if they are making up numbers then it will be a scandal of major porportions. Where are the intrepid reporters investigating this? Maybe Dervals opponent should call him out on that number.