Okay, I read through the HIPPA dispute process, and that is definately the way to go for me with the majority of my medical collections. However, does this process work if you try to set up a payment plan with the OC/Hospital? As in, insert (a) would work, but I can I re-word it to say somethink like this?:
(insert a)
Enclosed please find my remittance of ($___) for payment in full of this account.
(insert this if the payment is less than billed)
Please accept this payment of ($____), or XX% of amount billed as payment in full on this account. By cashing this money order/cashiers check, you accept this amount as payment in full.
This payment in full is for services as per the attached fee schedule from XXXX XXXX)
Where would the "fee schedule" come from? Could I just come up with one and present it to them along with this letter?
Please note, my remittance is payable ONLY to (hc provider) and may not be signed over or transferred to any third party collection agency, as this would constitute an additional violation of HIPAA and State Privacy Act rules .
Copies of this correspondence and a copy of the remittance check may be used for any further actions with State or Federal agencies
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Thanks!
