Common Medical Billing Errors

Learn to identify and correct mistakes on your medical bills

Bill Review Checklist

  • Request Itemized Bill

    Always ask for a detailed bill listing all charges

  • Review Service Dates

    Verify all dates match your actual visits

  • Compare with Records

    Match services with your medical records

  • Check Insurance EOB

    Compare bill with insurance explanation of benefits

  • Verify Personal Info

    Confirm all personal and insurance information is correct

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Common Billing Errors

Learn to identify and address these frequent billing mistakes

Incorrect Medical Coding

Wrong diagnostic (ICD) or procedure (CPT) codes on your bill

Warning Signs:

  • Services don't match your treatment
  • Duplicate charges for the same procedure
  • Incorrect procedure dates
Frequency: HighAction Required: Compare itemized bill with your medical records and insurance EOB

Double Billing

Being charged twice for the same service or procedure

Warning Signs:

  • Identical charges on same date
  • Multiple charges for single procedure
  • Same service billed by different providers
Frequency: MediumAction Required: Request itemized bill and highlight duplicate entries

Insurance Processing Errors

Mistakes in how your insurance processed the claim

Warning Signs:

  • Incorrect insurance information
  • Wrong coverage level applied
  • In-network provider billed as out-of-network
Frequency: MediumAction Required: Contact your insurance provider and verify coverage details

Patient Information Errors

Incorrect personal or insurance information

Warning Signs:

  • Wrong name or birth date
  • Incorrect insurance ID
  • Wrong address or contact info
Frequency: HighAction Required: Verify all personal information on bills and with providers

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