This Med Collection should come off - where do I start with the HIPAA

[sonshine1]

My wife had a medical bill for $236.13, which is verified by the EOMB.

We delayed in paying it and it went to collections. The CA reported it as $318.78 due.

We paid the OC (doctor) in August, and they deposited it into their account.

I requested and obtained a statement from the doctor showing a -0- Balance.

My wife's credit report of October shows the balance of $83 due to the CA.

 

The OC called the CA and they said the balance was for collection fees, which I know are not allowed.

 

What is the correct HIPAA technique to follow in this scenario?

[sonshine1]

Just to be detailed, we Pd the Dr. $236.13, not the $318.78

[Why Chat]

My wife had a medical bill for $236.13, which is verified by the EOMB.

We delayed in paying it and it went to collections. The CA reported it as $318.78 due.

We paid the OC (doctor) in August, and they deposited it into their account.

I requested and obtained a statement from the doctor showing a -0- Balance.

My wife's credit report of October shows the balance of $83 due to the CA.

 

The OC called the CA and they said the balance was for collection fees, which I know are not allowed.

 

What is the correct HIPAA technique to follow in this scenario?

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Delete old addresses, if possible, if you have moved since the date of service ( don't forget to notify ALL your "good" accounts closed or open of your correct address BEFORE doing address deletions)

 

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Edited November 4, 2009 by Why Chat