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Doctor Charged Medicare Patient a Statement Fee?

Can a Medicare doctor charge a statement fee of $5.00 because you waited for Medicare to see what was paid. It is not a late fee, but a statement fee.

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July 26, 20190 found this helpful

As far as I know they can. However, I would report it to Medicare (CMS) and ask if they will contact him to rescind it. Their number is: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227

Or if you get your Medicare thru a private insurer like a Blue Cross or other advantage plan, call the number on the back of that card and ask to file a grievance against the doctor. You have rights to do this.

They may make you file in writing. I can offer tips to draft the letter if you get to this point.

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July 26, 20190 found this helpful

Yes, I think they can since they were entitled to their money and you made them wait.

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July 26, 20190 found this helpful

Yes, this is legal but they should have provided you notice the doctor would charge this fee under those circumstances.
You probably signed a statement in their office stating something about this fee but some doctors also have a sign posted in their office.

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Medicare takes several weeks to pay a doctor and usually, if Medicare is the primary insurance, that claim is filed first and any delay is due to Medicare and not due to the patient.
You can file a complaint and they may refund your money but you should not feel they have done anything illegal or even wrong for that matter.
You do have the right to find another doctor.

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July 28, 20190 found this helpful

That is not nice of the doctor to charge you told them you would like to see what Medicare would cover to proceed.

You can contact Medicare and ask them the process.

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