I visited a Endocrinology and Metabolism MD. I really went to him because my primary (first time visit) physician referred me to him to check my diabetes. My main reason for visiting either of them was to get pregnant. They both knew this. I had been trying for 5 years. Anyway, I received a notice from Blue Cross Blue Shield the other day. There were several test charged, I have no idea what or why these test were done. The charges are over $300 that I owe this testing company. I owe the doctor's office about $60. I have never had a bill this high from anybody. I went to the gynecologist and never had a bill over $30. .
I know one thing, that doctor looked at my ankles that day and said that they looked swollen. Then he stated that he was going to check something. He used some kind of electrical device and shocked my ankles.My question is, HOW do I dispute these charges or request for the tests done by the doctor?????? I am pregnant and have bills coming soon for Gyne visits.
2006-10-06 03:19:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have called the insurance company already and they stated that the problem with this is that part of the charges for these test were not covered. The representative also stated that this company charges a lot for their services and to maybe ask the doctor not to use them. This doctor also wrote two prescriptions for me to try a med called Byetta and Fortamet for my diabetes. These were over $300 too. I couldn't afford that and couldn't get this filled.
2006-10-06 03:27:47 · update #1
Doctors today HAVE to check for EVERYthing. Know why? Cause if they make a mistake, the general public thinks they've just won a lottery. So, their malpractice carriers make them test for everything.
2006-10-06 03:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have asked AT THE TIME what tests your doctor was performing, where they were being sent, if your insurance would cover them, and what the costs to you would have been. Your doctor is covering all the bases and isn't concerned with cost since it isn't his money... since it IS your money, you need to find out all the information. Doctors are NOT Gods, they don't know your situation and needs other than medically.
How do you request for the tests to be done by the doctor? ASK. It is called communication, something you'll want to work on if you have a little one on the way.
2006-10-06 11:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your insurance agent and put in a complaint, also call the doctor's offices and ask what the tests were for and what the results were. Swollen ankles can also be a sign of congestive heart diease, try buying an ovulation test to see if you are ovulating if everything is ok there, then see if the doctor will give you an ultra sound to see if your tubes and uterus is ok, there is also a salpinogram that they can do to see if your tubes are open.Good Luck
2006-10-06 10:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. You always have complete access to your own records. You can request them from the doctor directly.
Never hesitate to question a doctor as to why he is performing a certain test. Have him/her explain it to you. It's your body and you have the right to know.
2006-10-06 10:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by animal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact your insurance provider. They should know if these tests were actually medically necessary, or just done for the extra money.
2006-10-06 10:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your insurance company what tests they are claiming for, this sound as if you may be getting stiffed (forgive the pun).
2006-10-06 10:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck getting them removed you can try to get an itemized bill from BCBS but I doubt they will take them off
2006-10-06 10:29:19 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont see that doc any more and tell him thats not why u went in to see him pay the bill adn dont go back
2006-10-06 10:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by hotchick_8587 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋