Medical costs

I am to start PT for my back and hip next week, 5 weeks post op.  There is a PT/OT practice literally a block from my apartment, so it’s very convenient.  I presented the order from my doctor and asked if they could accommodate my needs.  They affirmed the could.  I braced as I asked how much it was going to cost.  I know what they were charging in the US for OT on my wrist and it was far less involved than my back.  “Fifty-five dollars per visit.”  I was certain I had misunderstood her.  “Fifty-five?  Five, five?”  “Yes.”  I’m guessing she thought I was hard of hearing when I asked her to confirm.  In reality, I was simply attempting to prevent fainting.  I could go on a diatribe about the costs in the US, but I won’t (I save that for Facebook, lol).  Suffice it to say, I am very pleased with this cost and the convenience of the office.