Share of U.S. respondents with problems paying medical bills, by bill type 2015
Percentage of U.S. adults who reported trouble paying medical bills in the past year as of 2015, by bill type
This graph shows the percentage of adult U.S. respondents who reported having problems paying medical bills over the past year, according to a survey conducted in August-September 2015, by bill type. Among respondents who reported having problems paying medical bills in the past year, 61 percent said they had problems paying emergency room bills.
Percentage of U.S. adults who reported trouble paying medical bills in the past year as of 2015, by bill type
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| Type of bill | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Doctor visits | 65% |
| Diagnostic tests, such as X-rays/ MRIs | 65% |
| Lab fees | 64% |
| Emergency room | 61% |
| Prescription drugs | 52% |
| Outpatient services | 49% |
| Hospitalization | 49% |
| Dental care | 41% |
| Some other type of medical service | 15% |
| Nursing home/ long-term care services | 4% |
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