I did call them. They said they would be able to lower the rate from 2.5x the insurance rate (which is what they billed me for) to 1.7x. I was all set to settl

I did call them. They said they would be able to lower the rate from 2.5x the insurance rate (which is what they billed me for) to 1.7x. I was all set to settle my bill actually, but the woman in billing (at the doctor's office) urged me to not give up and file another appeal. Apparently even she agrees that this is bullshit. The whole experience has been surreal.