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  1. #1
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    Default Chiropractor's Unreasonable Claim Against Accident Settlement

    Wow, I find this board and start to unload!

    A few months ago I was in a car accident. I was a passenger in the car that did not receive a citation, the driver of the car that I was in remained calm and did everything as she was supposed to. The woman who caused the accident was an older gal who was not paying attention.

    At the time of the accident I was five months pregnant. Due to the stress the seatbelt put on my abdomen I had to go to the ER to make sure that everything was alright.

    The insurance company refused to pay until I went to a specialist, so I went to a chiropractor. This man saw me three times, once we just spoke, and the other two visits he massaged my neck, back, and hips to get things back into place. I have full medical insurance and gave him my information. I explained that I had been in an accident and he wanted the insurance information of the woman's company. I gave it to him.

    The settlement we received didn't cover much, just my time off and the medical bills which they had received at the time of the settlement. There was a $400 bill from the chiropractor, and something from the ER. They covered these items. I assumed that the $400 covered all three visits since the bill was so high.

    Two months later I get a bill from Mr. Chiropractor explaining that I owed him $800, and that some of the settlement money that I had received should have gone to him. I am willing to pay for my 'treatment' but I know for a fact that his rate for UNINSURED clients is $60.00 per visit, so why on earth would I pay $800.00?

    Any clue on what I should do here? I am not trying to cheat anyone at all, but I think that what the chiropractor is asking for is ridiculous.

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    Default Re: Chiropractor wants to take me to the bank

    did you receive an itemized bill for all services or just a final 'total amount due' bill? I would ask to see an itemized bill to see where the charges are coming from (the bill seems high to me, but who knows these days). You also need to find out why the doc didn't submit his second set of charges to the insurance company in a timely manner(since he knew it was an auto accident case). If all else fails, you may be able to submit the charges to you health insurance. Sometimes they pick up the tab (and they will be able to negotiate his bill down to a reasonable amount if he truly is padding his bill). I would DEFINITELY look into this because it doesn't sound kosher. You have a right to dispute your bill. Good luck.

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    Default Re: Chiropractor wants to take me to the bank

    I agree with that - I don't see how the bill could be justified by the services you describe.

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    Default Re: Chiropractor wants to take me to the bank

    Quote Quoting aaron
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    I agree with that - I don't see how the bill could be justified by the services you describe.
    I will ask for an itemized bill, all that was sent to me was a 'total amount due'
    Thanks to both of you!

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