Did you know: More than 25% of bankruptcies are from medical debt.

And, people who are behind on their medical bills tend to avoid getting the health care they need. It's such an unhealthy situation in every way.

That's why I want you to know how to make sure you're not overcharged. 

• Question the codes used for every charge on every bill 

• Check every bill for mistakes
   

Here's a good example.

Meet Lisa! During a meeting with her dermatologist about a pesky rash, she said...

“While I’m here, can you remove a splinter in my finger? 

“Sure!” he said and popped out the splinter in no time. 

The bill?  $1100,  just for the splinter. 
Why? The doctor made a tiny cut so it was billed as outpatient surgery. Another billing code would have covered splinter removal at $58.00. This practice is called upcoding and it happens way too often.

Now, consider this: 80% of medical bills contain at least one error.   Never Pay the First Bill, by veteran health care reporter Marshall Allen, is an eye-opener on this topic! He covers how to spot errors and how to get them corrected. Some of the stories seem like fiction – but they're not!  And, the solutions he recommends are very real too.

Remember this: for your physical, financial and mental health, don’t pay the first bill! 
If you need help checking your charges, I can help you!