I received a letter of demand from the on-call doctor for my hospital stay almost 4 years ago. I was admitted for chest pain and irregular heartbeat. I felt 'Doc Q' was incompetent: Sipping a soda, chating with tech staff while I had a treadmill test (the only one he ordered) and not paying attention to my dangerously high blood pressure or erratic heart beat. I had to be caught from falling off the machine by the nurses.
He came to my room telling me to 'ignore any future chest pains' and released me. The nurse's jaw dropped when he thundered out this jewel of wisdom.
After an EKG with abnormal ryhthm the next day, my personal doctor said something was wrong sent me to a cardiologist who found a murmur and put me on medication to regulate my irregular heartbeat and high BP.
I told Doc Q's billing office I felt his care inadequate and dangerous. They agreed to drop the charges.
Now here comes the demand letter - what do I do??
2007-03-02 05:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by queenlint1 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Remind them they argreed at the time to drop the charge to avoid having the issue end up infront of the state Medical board for shoddy treatment and ask them if it rings any bells then.
2007-03-02 05:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's been 4 years and you probably don't remember who you talked to, but I would call the billing office again and ask them to look in your file. See if there are any notes in there about your call.
If not, refresh their memory of the conversation and tell them that you refuse to pay because of the level of care.
It is always helpful to get information like this in writing from them, or, at least, know who you talked to.
Good luck and I'm glad that you had the smarts to follow-up and get the care you needed.
2007-03-02 05:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Insurance Biz CT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check out local statutes of getting sued. If the billing notice is passed....file 13.....
second, respond back with names of who agreed to drop what. Make sure you send the letter certified.
2007-03-02 05:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by voandginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the office and explain that you are willing to contact a lawyer for harassment and malpractice if nessesary. I'm sure they will leave you alone. If not, sue there *** off!!!!!
2007-03-02 05:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by stick_e_bun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a subpoena to his office requesting official copies of all medical records relating to your treatment. That will get their attention.
2007-03-02 05:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a lawyer asp. i would sue the pants off this idiot he would be picking cans up for a living
2007-03-02 05:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by dan m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call them and tell them that the charged were to be dropped .... and tell them to look into it.....cause ur not paying it!!!!
2007-03-02 05:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by laydenirvine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Malpractice -- not out of the question
2007-03-02 05:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by golferwhoworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better sue then. Otherwise, they will expect you to pay the bill.
2007-03-02 05:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
file malpractice charges on the dumb *?&*
2007-03-02 05:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by Robert W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋