I'd take an estimate without insurance reimbursements over nothing at all. At least I'd know what I was on the hook for if my insurance didn't cover it. It is

I'd take an estimate without insurance reimbursements over nothing at all. At least I'd know what I was on the hook for if my insurance didn't cover it. It is a bit ridiculous that there isn't ever even an attempt at informing a patient of their potential liability beforehand even in nonemergency situations.