And, people who are behind on their medical bills tend to avoid getting the health care they need. It's such an unhealthy situation in every way.
That's why I want you to know how to make sure you're not overcharged.
Question the codes used for every charge on every bill
Check every bill for mistakes
Here's a good example.
Meet Lisa! During a meeting with her dermatologist about a pesky rash, she said...
“While I’m here, can you remove a splinter in my finger?
“Sure!” he said and popped out the splinter in no time.
The bill? $1100, just for the splinter.
Why? The doctor made a tiny cut so it was billed as outpatient surgery. Another billing code would have covered splinter removal at $58.00. This practice is called upcoding and it happens way too often.
Now, consider this: 80% of medical bills contain at least one error. Never Pay the First Bill, by veteran health care reporter Marshall Allen, is an eye-opener on this topic! He covers how to spot errors and how to get them corrected. Some of the stories seem like fiction – but they're not! And, the solutions he recommends are very real too.
Remember this: for your physical, financial and mental health, don’t pay the first bill!
If you need help checking your charges, I can help you!