You, the Patient
When Medical Bills Threaten to Confuse, Overwhelm or Risk Your Financial Health….A Medical Billing Advocate May Be Just What the Patient Needs to Order
This brief explains what paid advocates can do to sort out medical billing surprises, how to find one and what they charge.
For anyone who has had to go “out of network” and suddenly sees many thousands of dollars of mystifying bills come in the mail, a medical billing advocate could save the patient and family a great deal of financial trouble and emotional pressure.
“When a claim is denied, an out-of-network fee is too costly, or an uninsured patient confronts an unclear or towering bill, an advocate may be able to help.
“Advocates come from a variety of backgrounds: insurance agents, nurses, lawyers and health care administrators. Medical Billing Advocates of America, a professional association, provides additional advocacy training. Members share knowledge and skills on tough cases.”
Source: Kaiser Health News, Updated as of August 20, 2009
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