[Warren Kiefer]

Originally Posted by number 6

there is a 10 day "post op" period for ed laceration repairs. If you had the stitches removed within 10 days they cannot charge you.

they did !!!!!

[Shimpy]

I've always removed my own stitches. Just hold with tweezers and cut the stitch with a small scissors. Apply antibiotic afterward.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I've always removed my own stitches. Just hold with tweezers and cut the stitch with a small scissors. Apply antibiotic afterward.

As long as there isn't any redness or swelling...me too.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

I've always removed my own stitches. Just hold with tweezers and cut the stitch with a small scissors. Apply antibiotic afterward.

Unless they are metal staples.
A pair of pliers would be needed.

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer

they did !!!!!

Here is what I would do (and have done). Tell them (a Supervisor) a friend of yours tells you that this charge is blatant insurance fraud. This will, in all likelihood, trigger an audit after you call the fraud and abuse unit of your insurance carrier. Call your carrier and ask for the fraud unit.

If you need any further help, like the citation, please feel free to PM me. I know a thing or two about medical billing. Apparently more then TVH.