Appealing Medical Bills
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007Did you ever receive a medical bill and wonder what it means? Is this Greek? Do you receive bills even though you have medical insurance? If you want to know how to fight back, read on!
Welcome to a better understanding of the first step in the processing of your medical bill. The charges are entered into the computer. This information is then submitted to your insurance company by mail or electronically.
This claim form has been sent by your provider, Example: Hospital, doctor s office, x-ray or laboratory.
The insurance companies love to send the doctor s office or facility complicated Explanation of Benefits. You, as their client, receive the same copy.
WHAT CAN GO WRONG WHEN YOUR CLAIM FORM IS SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT!
(1) Everything
(2) Your claim form may never get to the correct insurance company.
There are many addresses attached to each insurance company.
The chances of yours submitted to the correct address is rare.
(3) Your personal i (more...)
