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I attended a hospital that was " in network '' due to an emergency back in 2013. This hospital was in-network and selected by myself as we could not afford additional costs associated with non-network service providers. My insurance company at the time was XXXX of AZ.
During my procedure that followed the emergency room admittance, and without my knowledge or consent I was treated by an non-network anesthesiologist. Later determined as XXXX XXXX. Neither the hospital or XXXX XXXX informed me in advance that he was out of network, and at that time I had no reason to suspect otherwise.
After the procedure was completed, I was presented with bills from XXXX XXXX that we submitted to my insurance company. On review of the bills by my insurance company, they rejected all due to XXXX XXXX being a non-network provider and stated that I was responsible for it in full. I challenged this as I understand also ( By research ) that there are laws to protect me in this situation. The insurance provider said that they will re-process the charges for payment and requested a co-pay from me ( $ XXXX ). About 2 Months ago my insurance company reverses the decision and issues a refund of my co-pay with no explanation.
Almost immediately XXXX XXXX proceeds and refers the file to lawyers for debt collections and the pursuit of payment of {$1400.00} and through the lawyers they are threatening legal action and legal judgement against me. I challenge the lawyers because of the events and that I did not agree to these services being performed by him directly and explained everything as I have outlined. The lawyers response was to continue to intimidate and threaten legal action and also referenced that I collected a check from the insurance company ( which was Actually the refund of my co-pay ).
I proceeded and paid the lawyers ( Under duress due to the continued threats ) the amount in full.
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