Questions about deductibles and copay vs. coinsurance

I’m trying to choose between a few insurance plans and am confused about two things. One, when do you actually start paying a plan’s deductible? If a plan has a $500 deductible, does that mean that I owe $500 as soon as I make a visit to a doctor?

Two, take a look at the image below. I don’t understand why the more expensive Oscar plan has a 40 percent coinsurance fee for special tests when the cheaper plan only involves a $25 copay. Couldn’t you end up paying ridiculously more with the coinsurance?

Edit: Never mind about the first Q.

https://i.imgur.com/OcLClMc.png

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I’m trying to choose between a few insurance plans and am confused about two things. One, when do you actually start paying a plan’s deductible? If a plan has a $500 deductible, does that mean that I owe $500 as soon as I make a visit to a doctor? Two, take a look at the image below. I don’t understand why the more expensive Oscar plan has a 40 percent coinsurance fee for special tests when the cheaper plan only involves a $25 copay. Couldn’t you end up paying ridiculously more with the coinsurance? Edit: Never mind about the first Q. https://i.imgur.com/OcLClMc.png
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