Short stay

[Mandy Henry]

I have a question for everyone in general. The day I delivered my son I spent six hours in the hospital. I arrived at 5am, delivered him at 7:11am and left at 11am. The hospital is billing me for a full 48 hour stay. They are saying this is normal procedure and there's nothing they can do. Did everyone else have this happen as well? They don't seem to care that I only used the delivery room and only ate half a bagel. They are charging me for the labor and delivery room, a semi-private room and room and board for 48 hours.:mad:

I am getting ready to call my insurance company to let them know that they are also getting overcharged, but I was just wondering.

[mommy of three angels]

When I had my 1st baby Angel back in '08. I was being induced. It took 3 days o deliver her. I had Angel at 213 am and was discharged by 11am, Idk about being billed for the 24 hrs or not. I'd call your insurance company and let them know. hugs

[Diana]

"Normal proceedure" my @##. I work in healthcare and this sounds like billing fraud to me. Definately call your insurance company, just be careful that the hospital doesn't turn around and bill you for what the insurance company will then probably refuse to pay after they learn the truth about your stay. I am still fighting with the hospital over Madison's bills. I have 2 insurances and government assistance based on her medical handicap and they are still sending me bills! Hospitals will try and squeeze as much money out of you as they possibly can, so be prepared to fight!

[PJBAC]

It usually takes at least 30 days for insurance companies to review the claim, question it or pay it. If you have the hospital discharge papers that have the discharge date and time, offer that up to the insurance company. After Boden's birth(we knew he was already gone), the hospital charged for oxygen masks, canulas and a few other thinngs that were categorized under NICU. Boden never needed those things but the hospital said it was standard procedure.

Bottomline, dispute every little thing you believe to be incorrect. Then make sure that the remaining portion falls under the "patient should not be billed for remaining balance". That way, the provider cannot come back to you with a bill. Also, all claims have to be filed no later than 6 months from time of service.

I had to go through similar issues and read and researched with a fine tooth comb. Good Luck!