Disputing a Charge for Review of a MRI
My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California, Minnesota
I had an abnormal brain MRI and I sent the MRI to a doctor in mayo clinic. He sent me a mail and now they are charging me 3505.84 for a patient visit. I have never been there. I am not sure whether Mayo clinic is contracted through my insurance. I do not thank I have signed a patient agreement with them. I have had them review my MRI 10 years back and they charged 184 dollars or so.
What are my options. I have contacted their office and the response is as services are provided, the charges are accurate. Is not there a rule that you have to tell the person who is receiving a service should be told about the service charges ahead of time and only if he agrees then he can be charged?
Re: Disputing a Charge for Review of a MRI
You hired a doctor at Mayo to review your MRI, you apparently chose not to ask how much it would cost, you apparently chose not to investigate if you would have insurance coverage, and the consequence of your choices is that you owe the doctor for the services you requested. You have been going to doctors for many years -- and my guess is that you can count on one hand (perhaps without holding up any fingers on that hand) the number of times a doctor told you how much a service would cost before you received it.
If you want to explore whether your insurance will pay part or all of the bill, or if you can get the charge reduced consistent with your insurer's (possible) contract with Mayo, contact your insurance company.
Re: Disputing a Charge for Review of a MRI
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My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California, Minnesota
I had an abnormal brain MRI and I sent the MRI to a doctor in mayo clinic. He sent me a mail and now they are charging me 3505.84 for a patient visit. I have never been there. I am not sure whether Mayo clinic is contracted through my insurance. I do not thank I have signed a patient agreement with them. I have had them review my MRI 10 years back and they charged 184 dollars or so.
What are my options. I have contacted their office and the response is as services are provided, the charges are accurate. Is not there a rule that you have to tell the person who is receiving a service should be told about the service charges ahead of time and only if he agrees then he can be charged?
And just to emphasize the last question, no. There is no law compelling the provider to tell you ahead of time and/or charge you only if you agree.
This one's on you, I'm afraid.