In Sept of 2004, I recieved exstensive surgery to re-attach two fingers and reconstruct my left hand after a motorcycle accident. My medical insurance payed it's portion to an "in-network provider" here in TN. I also paid my deductibles and other charges that were my obligation. The amount that I owed the medical facility was payed in full on 12/20/2004. Monday of this week I recieved a new bill for almost $3500.00. Well over a year from the date of services that I had recieved. This new bill shows no itemization of what the charges are for and gives no explanation of why I am just now recieving it. I recently recieved a settlement from the motorcycle accident and I believe that after my insurance provider was reimbursed for its exspenses the hospital now wants the portion that didn't need to be paid by the insurance company under the "in-network provider" agreement. My question is if their is ligitamacy behind this bill or if the hospital is just wanting more money due to me recieving a settlement? Is their a time limit on them billing me?

