I’m a lawyer and savvy saver – my simple hack can save you up to $5,000 on medical bills with a simple step

A LAWYER has revealed an easy hack that could save you thousands in medical bills the next time you have a visit.

According to a recent video on TikTok from Erika Kullberg, a money, and finance lawyer, asking important questions at the hospital could save you tons of cash.

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Lawyer Erika Kullberg (pictured) explained that asking for an itemized bill could save you thousands in medical costsCredit: TikTok/erikakullberg
Hospitals often do not state the charges up front, sending a comprehensive bill afterward

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Hospitals often do not state the charges up front, sending a comprehensive bill afterwardCredit: TikTok/erikakullberg

Erika proceeds to act out a mock scene in the clip to explain her hack.

She initially portrays a character who hurt their finger and decided to head to the hospital to get stitches.

They then ask the doctor (also portrayed by Erika), how much it will be to receive those stitches.

The doctor says that they don’t give upfront pricing, but will send the patient the bill later on.

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The video then cuts to what is supposedly two weeks later, where the woman who got the stitches finds out that the cost was $5,000.

She calls the hospital back for an explanation, and they bluntly state that it is the correct amount.

This is where Erika’s hack comes in, as her character reveals that she is allowed to request an “itemized bill that shows each specific charge broken down and the billing code.”

According to Erika, this is because it has been reported that about 80 percent of medical bills contain errors.

If patients can see the itemized bill, they can then look for mistakes like being charged for something they didn’t receive, or having a double charge, Erika explained.

The video ends with the medical staff being annoyed that the woman knew this trick.

Erika’s advice about asking for an itemized bill is allowed at most hospitals.

Many experts and even well-known business services companies have also recommended asking for an itemized bill.

Experian listed asking for an itemized bill as one of the first things to do when negotiating medical charges.

Others have already taken advantage of this trick and saved tons.

As The U.S. Sun previously reported, one patient recently had their bill dropped by 76 percent after asking for an itemized receipt.

It allegedly started at $4,000 and dropped to $750 after they asked for the details.

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For related content, The U.S. Sun has coverage on the hundreds of thousands of dollars former American Pickers star Frank Fritz is paying in medical bills.