Asked almost 4 years ago - Los Angeles, CA
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I have a situation with a surgery center bill and need some advice on my options and rights if any.
Had a surgery that my PPO insurance paid $8000 of $13000 cost. The surgery center wants me to pay the balance. $5000
The Problem:
1. I can't pay-full time student. If I knew my portion would be this high I would have put off the surgery or gone elsewhere.
2. I was led to believe by the Doctor they would accept the insurance payment as payment in full...
3. The surgery center did not pre authorize the surgery which is one reason the insurance did not cover the bill more. I feel this negligence on their part releases me from paying the balance.
4. I did not sign a financial responsibility form either. Does this release me from paying the balance?
What course of action should I take?
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