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Old 07-07-2020, 06:06 AM
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Default Paying the bill.
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
If the test is not covered by Medicare, then calling them or reporting it to them as fraud will be a waste of time. Also, complaining to the doctor that you did not consent to the test would also be a dead end because you probably did consent to it by signing forms in the doctor's office. I think the only way to be successful is to refuse to pay the bill. The lab may agree to negotiate a lower price, so they can avoid the collection agency fees, which are very high on a $500 bill.
If you HAVE to pay the bill, send them $5.00 a month. They have to accept it and you won’t be sued.