[Question - Other] Just received the statement for my ER visit from a couple months ago

I was hyperventilating, and in a panic I rushed to the ER, where they did an EKG and radiology exam, and found nothing conclusive.

Today I got a statement saying I owe $2.5k for the visit.

I looked at the itemized bill, figuring the cost must have been mostly the X-rays and EKG.

Nope - $2.9k before insurance for "emergency room".

I am new to US healthcare - is this real? I knew ambulances were about $3000, but I was not expecting to be billed the same amount of money to drive myself and take a seat in the waiting room. Is there any way I am able to fight / dispute this charge, or is this reality?

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