That totally stinks! I hope you will be able to work it out with them soon. Sending good thoughts your way!

My surgeon's office has a new accounting manager and I'm starting to encounter the same types of things. I can't go to any more support group meetings without paying a fee of $25 a week to go. I can't go in again for a fill, unfill or even consult without paying $300 (until December). None of this was in my initial documentation. Not the kind of stress we need! Hang in there!

Shonette, I am in the same boat as you. I was told that I had a $750 copay due before surgery. I paid it at my pre-op appointment. Imainge my surprise when I'm getting medical bills in the mail for 1,000's of dollars due in 90 days. I didn't know about these additional expenses, didn't plan for them. After draining my savings I still owe more than $2,500 in the next 3 weeks.I spoke with my clinic today. If I don't have it paid off prior to my 3 month post opp appointment they won't be able to do my checkup and fill.

Cause I just have an additional $2,500 in disposable funds at the moment!

How awful. Here is what you need to do - you write a letter to your doctors office and cc/the insurance company. Outline every penny you have paid and that you are not responsible for a penny more. Send them both certified and tell them you want written confirmation, include a return envelope, that your responsibility has been met.

Do you have a written contract with your doctor? I hope you do and that you have kept all of your payment receipts.

If your insurance is through your job and you don't get this resolved on your own, see your Benefits Administrator to resolve this for you.

Good luck.

Oh I like the the way Bklynike thinks! Way to go and Shonette, I hope this gets settled soon. In any case, concentrate on doing what you know you are supposed to do with your band .. . best wishes and God bless.

As of this morning and constant phone calls to my doctor's office, the office manager decided to go ahead and clear my account in full. I was faxed a statement with a zero balance. They did not sound too pleased to clear my account, but they could not give me any good reason why I owed them a penny more. I was also very clear that I was not willing to pay a penny more to them.

I do thank God this situation was worked out in my favor. I really pray fool4dance things will work out for you. I have learned to always keep up with your documentation and have things in writing.