Doctor Payment Dispute Clarification

Summary

If your insurance confirmed that you owe nothing, then you should not pay. You may want to: Ask your insurance to contact your doctors office for clarification. If the issue persists, consider filing a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance.

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is it legal for a dr to ask for money even though youve met your oopm and out of pocket deductible
Hello Emily,
While you've met your out-of-pocket maximum (OOPM) and deductible, the doctor can still charge for services not covered by your insurance. Could you provide more details about the services you received? This can help clarify the situation.
i was going for a uti and they would not test me without payment first \
Hello Emily,
In Tennessee, it is legal for a doctor to ask for payment before providing services, however, if you've met your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, your insurance should cover the cost. You may want to contact your insurance provider for clarification.
but my insurance said that i pay nothing
Hello Emily,
If your insurance confirmed that you owe nothing, then you should not pay. You may want to:
- Ask your insurance to contact your doctor's office for clarification.
- If the issue persists, consider filing a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance.