Self Pay Troubles

[justwant2lose 0]

The cost of my surgery included the surgeon fees, anthesiologist's fee, and medical center fees, but now I am getting a bill from the anesthesiologist for triple the amount I was told I was to pay.

Has anyone else had any problems like this?

[VegasGrace 1]

OUCH! Hate that for you. I'd contact the office manager to see what you can get worked out. If they won't budge... I'd contact the Better Business Bureau, the attorney general's office, etc.

But make sure you have a quote in writing first. If it was verbal...I just don't know. You could try.

[Kat817 19]

I have heard this with anesthesiology before, that they will include the actual persons fee, but not the products used, or use of the equipment, because they never know what you will or will not need done during a surgery.

Did you have any kind of written receipt or anything---maybe speak with your surgeon....

(sorry, my keyboard is on the fritz and I have no question mark!!)

Good Luck---and I agree, if they would not deal with me, I would be VERY vocal, and alert anyone and everyone possible of the business practices they are accepting.

I am known for telling business' like that it is a small world and I have a big mouth and intend on using it. I have written letters to the editor of local papers---stick to the honest facts, and there is little they can do.

Wish I could help---I hate being taken advantage of!!

Kat