I work in medical billing for a private company. Often, when we submit a claim on behalf of a patient, the insurance company pays the patient directly rather than my employer (the provider). What is supposed to happen, obviously, is that the patient then pays my employer or simply signs over the check. Unfortunately, there are several individuals who think this is "free money," cash the check and never pay my employer for services rendered.
Since these people are literally stealing $ from us, what are our recourses for recovering the money? I have called these people sometimes for months and months and they refuse to pay. Is this a job for collections? Small claims court? The amounts owed typically fall in the $1000-$2000 range.
Please advise.
Thank you.
Since these people are literally stealing $ from us, what are our recourses for recovering the money? I have called these people sometimes for months and months and they refuse to pay. Is this a job for collections? Small claims court? The amounts owed typically fall in the $1000-$2000 range.
Please advise.
Thank you.