preventative care incurred another regular office visit bill
Went to a preventative annual physical exam. The doctor asked for my medical history. So I told her that:
I have internal hemorrhoid;
My ankle had fractured 3 years ago;
I used to have low levels of Vitamin D 4 years ago; but after taking the supplement, it was back to normal for the last 3 years, so I want to continue monitor it.
After the visit, the doctor billed me $400 for the preventative care and $350 for the regular office visit as she discussed the above 3 concerns with me.
But my point is, I don’t need any info/input from the doctor on these concerns:
My internal hemorrhoid were managed by a specialty doctor very well; I know what’s happening and how I should manage it;
My ankle fracture is also managed by orthopedic doctors.
My Vitamin D levels were already normal for the last 3 years; I mention it just want to make sure the doctor will check VD levels during this preventative care.
Is it legitimate for the doctor to bill me an extra office visit? I really don’t need any input from the doctor on these issues; I mentioned these just because the doctor asked my medical histories.
If it is legitimate for the doctor to charge, should I refuse to say anything in my next annual exam to avoid these ridiculous bills?
The doctor already charged $400 for the preventative care; why they still so greedy to charge an extra $350 for just telling me info that I don’t need and I already knew (like eat more fibers, etc…).
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I already disputed this bill with the provider and filed a BBB complaint. Are there any other ways to dispute or complain if the provider refuse to withdraw this bill?