Here's the slick part. Medicare never actually has denied one of my claims, they simply don't pay them. the MD, lab, etc bills and after a long period of time they get a letter from Medicare saying they need some more things to process the billing. Thus begins a back and forth between Medicare and my provider. The other day when I went in for my initial radiation assessment. I med with the woman who bills their medicare first. She was a wonderful, funny woman who remined me of retired military, a woman who takes care of things. I described my experience to her and she laughed and said she knew exactly what I was talking about, before telling me not to worry that she would get the money. She told me she had fought with Medicare for a long time before convincing the clinis( I go to Bruno's Cancer Clinic in Bham) to hire a collection agency experienced with Medicare. She told me she gives Medicare a 30 day turn around for billing. If she has not recieved payment in 30 days the bill is turned over to an attorney. She evidently had medicare lawyers in court on so many cases she got their attention and now bills are paid within 30 days. I loved it she was a hoot.
That's great news! I'm so glad to hear you don't have to worry! I think it's reprehensible that Medicare gives that extra aggravation to people with health concerns. It's enough just to take care of your health.
Thanks for the update.
