Where can I go for assistance with reducing a charge from a physican?
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Where can I go for assistance with reducing a charge from a physican?
About a year ago, my primary doctor referred both of my boys to an orthopedist for foot problems. The orthopedist ordered X-rays on each. He spent 5 minutes total examining the boys and referring us to a different doctor. The insurance has denied the claim indicating bilateral flat feet is not covered. The bill from the physician for the exam is $1200. I called and requested they reduce, which they did by $60. In the end I have a bill for $1140 for a 5 minute appoint to refer to another provider.
Asked on September 12, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Wisconsin
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are unable to pay the total amount charged for the five (5) minute referral and examination of your sons by the orthopedist, you need to speak with the person at this physician's accounts receivables and billing office advising that your medical insurance denied payment for the services rendered and you need to work out the situation either through a reduction in the charges and/or monthly installments on the invoice.
You need to discuss that had you known that your medical insurance would have denied the charges by this orthopedist, you would not have taken your sons to him or her for the examination.
Hopefully the orthopedist who examined your sons will understand the situation concerning no insurance for the treatment and would be willing to work with you in reducing the charge and having monthly installment payments by you.
Good luck.
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