Terminology and complexity are the rules of today’s healthcare system. Most consumers are not even aware that there may be hidden problems with their bills. When you are busy or not feeling well, you often don’t have the time to do the necessary work to get corrections made. You might not even realize that you are being overcharged!

All kinds of errors are found on medical bills. We see examples of billing more than once for the same service, billing for services or supplies you didn’t receive, using the wrong diagnosis and procedure codes, unwarranted denials by the insurance company, and plain old human error. All of these causes can add up to you, the patient, paying more than you should be for your health care services.

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