> any healthcare procedure that is not typically covered by insurance
Which I (not American) assume stitches in the emergency room are.
Why do you think this discrepancy occurs?
> who was charged $6,589.77 for 6 stitches
is relevant when OP was talking about procedures NOT covered by insurance.
> any healthcare procedure that is not typically covered by insurance
Which I (not American) assume stitches in the emergency room are.