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Here’s how to clear up inaccurate charges and get the reimbursement you’re owed<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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By Penelope Wang | Consumer Reports<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When it comes to fighting medical bills, consumers are at a disadvantage because regulatory oversight of health plans is spread among federal and state agencies. A few states have passed laws that limit surprise fees and ban out-of-network providers from charging you the difference between their fees and the reimbursement amount, a practice known as balance billing. But most states don\u2019t have those protections. As a result, consumers are often confused about their options and don\u2019t know where to go for help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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That\u2019s why Consumer Reports supports A Patient\u2019s Financial Bill of Rights that would create a fairer medical billing process (see \u201cWhere We Stand: A Patient’s Financial Bill of Rights<\/a>“). \u201cConsumers need medical bills that are simpler and more accurate, that are consolidated and not sent until insurer payments have been made to providers,\u201d says Betsy Imholz, special projects director at Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no foolproof way to avoid a medical billing snafu, but there\u2019s a lot you can do to minimize the likelihood of problems. \u201cIt\u2019s important to take advantage of whatever strategies you can,\u201d says Carolyn McClanahan, M.D., a certified financial planner in Jacksonville, Fla. So before you go a doctor\u2014and after you start getting those bills\u2014follow these steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Before Your Visit<\/h3>\n
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1. Know Your Health Plan<\/b>
\nMany billing problems start because people don\u2019t understand the basics of their insurance, including deductibles, coverage limits, and the network of providers. \u201cPeople think they know what plan they have, but they often don\u2019t. To be fair, plans change year to year. It\u2019s complicated,\u201d says Martha Bradt, a health claims advocate in Rye, N.Y.<\/p>\n

Make sure your provider has correct insurance information entered in its system. \u201cMany people don\u2019t let their doctor know if they\u2019ve changed jobs or received a new card, or if there\u2019s a secondary payer,\u201d says Cindi Gatton, a private patient advocate in Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Smart move:<\/b> Grab a cup of coffee and read your health plan document, typically available on your insurer\u2019s or employer\u2019s benefits website. You\u2019ll learn what your plan does and doesn\u2019t cover, as well as the limits for treatments\u2014that you\u2019re allowed up to 20 physical therapy visits a year, for example.<\/p>\n

2. Try to Stay in Network<\/b>
\nThe best way to avoid billing shocks is to make sure your providers are in your network, McClanahan says. Don\u2019t rely on the plan\u2019s directory, because those listings could be out of date. Call the doctor\u2019s office and provide your plan name and group number to confirm that the doctor is in your network. Also check to see which hospitals in the area take your insurance.<\/p>\n

With an out-of-network provider, you could be charged more because your visit will be reimbursed by the insurer at a lower rate than with an in-network provider.<\/p>\n

Smart move:<\/b> If you\u2019re being admitted to a hospital and asked to sign a document of financial responsibility, write in that you agree only if your care is in network, says Elisabeth Rosenthal, M.D., author of \u201cAn American Sickness\u201d (Penguin Books, 2018) and editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News. That will at least give you a basis for disputing bills later if you are charged out-of-network fees.<\/p>\n

3. Scout Prices in Advance<\/b>
\nIt\u2019s easier to avoid billing surprises if you can determine your charges in advance. In the Consumer Reports survey, only 4 out of 10 people tried to find out before an office visit what the cost would be.<\/p>\n

That said, it may not be easy to find out prices, but it\u2019s worth a try because the cost difference can be huge. That\u2019s what Marcy Neely of Cedar Lake, Ind., discovered after she was charged more than $1,500 for a blood test at a local hospital. When the test needed to be repeated, Neely, 45 and a stay-at-home mom, asked a clerk at the doctor\u2019s office what to do. She was referred to a lab that charged just $270.<\/p>\n

To check prices in your area, start with your health plan website. Most major insurers offer online tools that show how much you might owe for common procedures and doctor visits based on your deductible status and plan features. You can also ask your doctor what a treatment or procedure is likely to cost, as well as call local providers to see how their prices compare.<\/p>\n

Smart move:<\/b> Check out online sources such as FAIR Health<\/a>, Clear Health Costs<\/a>, or Healthcare Bluebook<\/a>, which can help you determine prices in your area. This information can be helpful if you end up negotiating with a provider (more on that in step 6), because you will know what providers typically charge for that treatment or service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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After Your Visit<\/h3>\n
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4. Wait for the Real Bill<\/b>
\n\u201cSome providers send bills before they\u2019re processed by insurance, followed by more notices,\u201d says Arthur “Abbie” Leibowitz, M.D., chief medical officer of Health Advocate Solutions, an employer benefits firm. \u201cIt\u2019s so confusing that many people pay what they don\u2019t owe, while others wait too long after they get an overdue notice.\u201d<\/p>\n

To make sure you pay what you actually owe, wait until you get an explanation of benefits (EOB) for that date of service from your insurer. Look to see what insurance has paid and the amount that is your responsibility, Leibowitz says. At that point, you\u2019ll get another bill from the provider reflecting the insurance payment and the amount due from you. The two amounts should be the same. Then you\u2019ll know what you really owe.<\/p>\n

Smart move:<\/b> Make it a habit to keep organized healthcare records, including receipts, statements, and EOBs. And if you have to call, keep a log of the people you spoke with and get a reference number.<\/p>\n

5. Address Problems Quickly<\/b>
\nIf you get a medical bill that seems incorrect, call the provider and your insurer and explain why the bill seems wrong. Perhaps the doctor simply entered the wrong code or the insurer didn\u2019t receive the bill. If so, ask the provider to resubmit the claim with any necessary corrections. \u201cMany problems can be cleared up with a couple of phone calls,\u201d Gatton says.<\/p>\n

If that doesn\u2019t work, try to diagnose the problem and find out who can solve it. Perhaps your health insurer says a treatment isn’t covered but your doctor says it should be. If so, you may need to gather documentation that bolsters your case. \u201cChances are, your provider will want to help you since they want to get paid,\u201d says Cyndee Weston, executive director of the American Medical Billing Association, a trade group.<\/p>\n

Be aware that most providers set a time limit of 60 to 90 days on bill payment, so if there\u2019s a dispute, notify the billing office in writing. It can freeze the account for an additional 30 days. Otherwise, your account could be sent to collections. You also face a time limit on appealing denials to your insurance company, which may be anywhere from 90 to 180 days, says Martine Brousse, a medical billing patient advocate in Culver City, Calif.<\/p>\n

Smart move:<\/b> If your efforts aren\u2019t getting you anywhere, it may be time to seek help. You can start with your employer\u2019s benefits department. About 64 percent of large companies offer patient advocacy help, according to a 2018 survey by the National Business Group on Health, a nonprofit organization. For other options, see \u201cHow to Get Help With Your Bills<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Consider Negotiating
\n<\/b>Sometimes offering to make a deal is a better alternative than a protracted billing battle. If you have enough cash on hand, consider offering to pay most of the bill immediately. \u201cYou can often get the provider to settle for 20 percent less or more if you\u2019ll pay them right away,\u201d says Bonnie Sheeren, a medical billing advocate in Houston. As noted in step 3, having information about what providers are typically paid by insurers or Medicare can help bolster your case.<\/p>\n

If you have a low income, another option is to ask for a reduced rate based on financial hardship. That strategy worked for Marc and Anne Montgomery of Covington, Ga. Last October Marc, 40 and a carpenter, needed outpatient surgery for a hernia.<\/p>\n

The couple had a short-term health plan through Meritain, which pre-authorized the procedure. But the claim, which totaled $30,000, was later denied because it was considered not medically necessary. \u201cWe were shocked, since the surgery was pre-authorized,\u201d says Anne, 33, a market researcher. (Meritain declined to comment on the Montgomerys\u2019 case for this article.)<\/p>\n

An insurer\u2019s pre-authorization doesn\u2019t guarantee that claims will be covered. The couple fought the denial but got nowhere. Then in January, Anne contacted a medical billing advocate, who advised her to ask the hospital for financial aid based on their low income. \u201cWhen I told the hospital billing department that the bills would cause significant financial hardship, that opened doors,\u201d Anne says. In February the hospital waived its bill, which prompted most of the other medical providers to write off the charges. The couple now has a marketplace plan.<\/p>\n

Smart move: <\/b>When negotiating, try to talk to someone with the authority to make a deal, such as a supervisor or the head of the billing department. Reaching the right person may require a lot of persistence, but sometimes it\u2019s the only way to make a medical billing problem go away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Editor’s Note: <\/b>This article also appeared in the September 2018 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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