HOW TO AVOID UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO LOWER YOUR HEALTHCARE COSTS

CHOOSE WISELY Surprise bills usually occur because of discrepancies between in-network and out-of-network providers. The American Hospital Association says you should find out which providers are in your health plan’s network before making an appointment. COVER YOURSELF According to the Texas-based company Right Medical Billing, it’s important to “figure out what your plan covers. A clearer understanding will help you prevent surprise medical expenses, and always contact your insurer to confirm coverage of a procedure.” KNOW THE CODE To ward off any surprises, confirm the “current procedural terminology” or “CPT code” before a procedure. “Thirdparty payers and insurance companies think in terms of billing codes as opposed to procedure names,” says Dr. Todd Thames, VP of clinical affairs at Included Health, a virtual primary care provider. With the code, “you can run…

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