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Surprising, elizabeth. >> yes, it is a little surprising. youll see it in the piece. hospitals certainly have a lot of explaining to do. why there is such an enormous mark-up on supplies they use every day. you recently had an experience when you were in the hospital that really blew your mind. >> well, when i got out of the hospital and got the bill. yeah. i definitely had an alarming experience. i received my bill and noticed some items that were totally inflated. forceps, 25-gauge, disposable...

$863.20. >> reporter: what went through your mind? >> i was outraged. listen, im a physician. this is an instrument that you are going to throw away. and i encountered a very arrogant young man from the billing department who basically said when you sign consent for the procedure, you allowed us to charge you anything we wanted to. >> reporter: you then went on the internet to see what it was cost to get that from a medical supply company. >> yes, i did. >> reporter: come show me what you found....

When you were in the hospital that really blew your mind. >> well, when i got out of the hospital and got the bill. yeah, i definitely had a -- an alarming experience. i received my bill and noticed some items that were totally inflated. forcens, 25 gauge disposable $863.20. >> what went through your mind? i was outraged. i said, listen, im a physician. this is an instrument that youre going to throw away, and i encountered a very arrogant young man from the billing department who basically said...

$863.20. >> reporter: what went through your mind? >> i was outraged. i said, listen, im a physician. this is an instrument that youre going to throw away. and i encountered a very air gants young man who said when you sign consent you allowed you to charge us anything you wanted to. >> reporter: you then went on the internet to see what it would cost to get a pair of forceps. >> yes, i did. one similar to the one i had, $192. >> reporter: you paid 8 $3, but you can buy it for $192? >> yes, that...