Am I responsible for an office visit co-pay if the service was inadequate?
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Am I responsible for an office visit co-pay if the service was inadequate?
My insurance is appealing their claim for the visit because I decided to go to another doctor. The office at which I had the inadequate consultation is saying that I still owe them the $20 co-pay since I was services. I feel since the service was inadequate and I had to pay the same co-pay again because of their mistake I should not owe the money. I realize it is only $20 but it is the mere principal of the situation. Could you offer any legal advice for this issue?
Asked on November 21, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Pennsylvania
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you honestly believe that the medical services that you were to pay a $20.00 co-pay for was inadequate and you have a basis for asserting this contention that is valid, then you should not have to voluntarily pay the $20.00 amount.
I would write your insurance carrier about the situation, the reason why you do not believe you should pay the $20.00 co-pay, keep a copy of the letter for future reference and see what the response is to your letter. I would also speak with someone with your insurance provider as well about the consultation that you were not pleased with.
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