Hello folks,
I went for my annual physical last year in the first week of July (2012). My PCP ordered some bloodwork. Now after a little more than one year I get the bill. Snowflake details follow.
The claim for the bloodwork was sent to the insurance company quickly after the work was done. The insurance was swift at their work and denied the claim. The reason for denial was, wrong billing codes.
I talked to the insurance company and explained the case. She concluded that the billing codes were wrong and an appeal was possible within 45 days with the correct billing codes. But since it is past that period, an appeal will be most likely denied.
So somebody at the doctor's office or the lab made the mistake. I wonder, how should I handle this?
or, just suck it up and pay $350 for regular blood work?
Thanks in advance.
(Bonus question - Is there any way to complain about this delayed billing and get somewhere with it?)
I went for my annual physical last year in the first week of July (2012). My PCP ordered some bloodwork. Now after a little more than one year I get the bill. Snowflake details follow.
The claim for the bloodwork was sent to the insurance company quickly after the work was done. The insurance was swift at their work and denied the claim. The reason for denial was, wrong billing codes.
I talked to the insurance company and explained the case. She concluded that the billing codes were wrong and an appeal was possible within 45 days with the correct billing codes. But since it is past that period, an appeal will be most likely denied.
So somebody at the doctor's office or the lab made the mistake. I wonder, how should I handle this?
or, just suck it up and pay $350 for regular blood work?
Thanks in advance.
(Bonus question - Is there any way to complain about this delayed billing and get somewhere with it?)