The Doctor’s Office Wants to Know About Payment. What Should I Tell Them?

If you have health insurance (either private health insurance or government benefits such as Medicare), the best choice is to have the physician’s office submit the bill to your health insurance just as you would for other medical care. This allows you to obtain needed health care without delay.

Instead of billing your health insurance, some doctor’s offices attempt to bill you or the automobile insurance companies. This can create confusion and hinder your ability to obtain medical care. Some doctors bill the wrong entity due to confusion. Other doctors bill the wrong entity in an effort to obtain higher payment. These issues can create tremendous problems for your claim.