How can I defend myself against unjustified medical bills?
July 19, 2023 | 45,00 EUR | answered by Jenny Richter
Dear Medical Law Attorney,
My name is Yvonne Fischer and I am reaching out to you with an urgent question. In the past few months, I have received several medical bills that I believe are unjustified. For example, my general practitioner has billed for services that were not provided, and during a visit to a specialist, I was charged for costs that I cannot understand.
I am very concerned as the total amount of these bills has now reached a significant sum, and I am not willing to pay for services that were not rendered to me. I have tried to contact the doctors to resolve the matter, but I am met with deaf ears and unsatisfactory answers.
Therefore, my question to you is: How can I fight against these unjustified medical bills? Are there legal steps I can take to enforce my right to correct billing? What options do I have to effectively defend myself against the doctors' demands and get my money back?
I would be grateful for any help and support, as I do not know how to proceed in this situation. I hope that with your expertise and experience, you can assist me in resolving this problem. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Fischer
Dear Mrs. Fischer,
Thank you for your inquiry and your trust in my expertise as a medical law attorney. I am sorry to hear that you are facing unjustified medical bills and dealing with uncooperative doctors. In such a situation, it is important that you know your rights and how to effectively defend yourself against them.
Firstly, it is advisable to carefully review all received medical bills and verify if the services billed were actually provided. You have the right to request a detailed breakdown of the services provided and their billing. If you find discrepancies, you should immediately lodge a written complaint and request the doctors for an explanation.
If the doctors continue to not respond to your inquiries or provide unsatisfactory answers, you can contact the relevant arbitration body or the medical association. These institutions can assist you in resolving disputes with doctors related to the billing of medical services.
If all efforts to settle the matter out of court are unsuccessful, your last resort is to go to court. You can hire a medical law attorney to represent your interests in court and help you enforce your right to correct billing.
It is important that you keep all documentation carefully and keep all communication with the doctors in writing, so that you can present evidence in case of a legal dispute.
I hope that my response helps you and that you are able to successfully defend yourself against the unjustified medical bills. If you have any further questions or need legal assistance, I am happy to help.
Sincerely,
Jenny Richter
Medical Law Attorney
