Who's Billing Who?

Some of our pathology practices are actually getting a bill from insurances for billing their patient's insurance plan.

Yes, you read that correctly.  In a strange twist of fate, some of our pathology practices are actually getting bills from the exact same insurance plan they are billing!  I know, it boggles the mind to even think of this.  What comes next, you pay the patient for the diagnosis?

Some insurance plans and joint venture networks have actually sent bills to our pathology clients.  These bills claim that the insurance plans had to use a clearing house to get paid and therefore they are passing this cost on.

My advice - ignore this bill and do not pay it.  In fact, I'd be tempted to send them a bill for my time and consternation!  But then again, that's just one opinion.  For further information contact Mick Raich at Vachette Pathology, 517-486-4262.