Smoke and Mirrors

-          Let’s do a C.T. scan

-          Ok.

-          All C.T.'s are scheduled for Wednesday

-          Ok.  How much do they cost?

-          840 dollars. Some insurance companies cover 100%, others 80%, and  others....

-          Ooooh, I knooow my insurance most definitely does not cover 100%.

-          We give you a 50% discount if you pay in full when you come in.

-          Oh that’s good, I’ll do that, is that after the insurance pays their  part?

-          No.

Riddle: how much does a C.T. scan really cost?