Medical bills are daunting, but in Texas folks want the numbers before they seek medical treatment.

But, according to a report from KUT, Austin's NPR station, it's not as easy as calling the doctor's office to find out how much a colonoscopy is going to cost. The report cites a study from national nonprofit and nonpartisan research organization Public Agenda which says while Texans are more likely than residents of other states to try to find out head of time what office visits and procedures will cost, that doesn't mean they're as likely to get answers.

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