How to deal with an unfair medical bill?

I recently went to a throat specialist for a re-checkup on a problem. After spending literally 30 seconds looking in my throat, the specialist told me, "I don't know what to tell you." He then referred me to someone else (who, incidentally I was told would call me and he never did). Anyway, I was in his office for less than 3 minutes and got no help at all. I received my bill and it's for $324 AFTER insurance!!!!!!
I am more than willing to pay this man for his time and "expertise," but there is no way that I should have to pay more than half of my paycheck to be told "I don't know what to tell you." Is there anything I can do to lower this bill? Thanks!

First, call your insurance and find out exactly what it was he billed you for. Explain what he actually did and see if that's what he said he did. He had to use a procedure code and that's what their payment is based upon. It's possible he billed you for a procedure other than the exam.

If the bill is correct call the doctor's business office and see if they'll negotiate the fee for you. Explain that you only saw him for 3 minutes and he told you nothing.

If nothing works then pay him. Don't ruin your credit. Then file a complaint with your state's medical board for over pricing.

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