When going through a claim with an insurance company can they only use the insurance adjusted amount when considering medical bills?
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When going through a claim with an insurance company can they only use the insurance adjusted amount when considering medical bills?
In a motorcycle accident a few months back and the insurance company is saying my medical bills are only 2500.00 when in total they were 6500.00 they are only taking the adjusted insurance amount. is this correct?
Asked on October 4, 2016 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Yes, that is correct: for this purpose, they do not use the raw or gross or total amount. Instead, they use the insurance adjusted amount, because that reflects payments made or required. It is the real billing. It is therefore the relevant amount for the claim.
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