Lower Your Medical Bills By Finding Medical & Hospital Bill Errors
If you have been admitted to a hospital and find yourself owing a substantial amount of money there are a few things you can do to substantially reduce your bills. With a little perseverance and investment of time, you can uncover costly overcharging errors you’re not responsible for. After you’re done, you can negotiate what you legitimately owe and the payment terms.
Here’s what to do:
Request both the hospital and your insurance company to audit the hospital and doctor bills.
Demand an itemized bill (you are legally entitled to an itemized bill if you request one) and review your self for the following:
Duplicate Billing: Make sure you haven’t been charged twice for the same service, supplies or medications.
Number of Days in the Hospital: Check the dates of your admission and discharge. Most hospitals will charge for your admission day, but not for your day of discharge. If you have been charged for the day of discharge, ask the hospital to waive the charge for that day.
Incorrect Room Charges: If you were in a semi-private...