Scorpion Peppers Led to Pain and a Surprise ER Bill
Maxwell Kruzic experienced severe stomach pain after eating extremely hot scorpion peppers, leading to an ER visit that cost over $8,000. Due to billing disputes and administrative delays, he received a bill two years later, highlighting issues with medical billing practices and the lack of uniform rules for timely billing. The hospital eventually adjusted his bill to zero after intervention, illustrating the complexities of healthcare billing and insurance interactions.