When I got a bill that was right at a year old, I called them. They offered to reduce it by 50% since it was their mistake. If they don't offer, you should ask. You would be surprised how many doctors and hospitals will settle for less. Avoid any anger over just getting this bill; mistakes happen in the best of circumstances and you'll always catch more flies with honey, as they say. Good luck!
Paula
59yo former smoker
SCC floor of mouth and mandible
Stage 2, T2N0M0, G2
DX 09.20.13
TX: 01.21.14 Surgical removal floor of mouth, hemiglossectomy,removal teeth #21-29, alveolar ridge, midline and right marginal mandibulectomy. Temp trach. Radical Neck Dissection.
No Chem or Rad
07.18.14 No sign of disease <yay!>
09.17.14 Temporary Fixed Prosthesis (Yay, some more!>
Frustration: pain and limited movement r arm/shoulder
Joy: I am so thankful to be alive and to enjoy life.
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