Found out Anesthetist was Out of Network

[xxBlasianxx 0]

I have already done my surgery and I didn't think to check to see if the Anesthetist was in or out of network. Well of course she was the only one not in network and she cost me more than the surgeon.

Is there anything I can do because I didn't know? Should I always check before hand to see if everyone doing surgeries are in network?

I'm just looking for some help, I don't want to pay over $500 just for her, it's gonna take me a forever to pay her bill along with the rest.

[aliciab 8]

When the bill comes call the biller and advise that you don't have much money and would they be willing to negotiate. Most times they will say yes.

[DrkDame 0]

I have already done my surgery and I didn't think to check to see if the Anesthetist was in or out of network. Well of course she was the only one not in network and she cost me more than the surgeon.

Is there anything I can do because I didn't know? Should I always check before hand to see if everyone doing surgeries are in network?

I'm just looking for some help, I don't want to pay over $500 just for her, it's gonna take me a forever to pay her bill along with the rest.

Almost all of them are onn they chose not to participate in networks. I do not know who your insurance provider is but I carriers like blue cross blue shield will treat them like inn providers even if they are onn as long as the facility and the provider performing the surgery the procedure are in netowork. I would just call your insurance provider and ask them what there standard procedure is.

[TracieR 88]

Definitely call your provider! I had the same issue and I filed a claim through my insurance company and they paid the charges.