Inhisgrip,
We had to do something similar. DH had an emergency gallbladder removal and the Anesthiologist was not covered by our insurance, which resulted in a $900 bill. We sent in a letter of appeal, using the wording "emergent nature of the procedure" and were able to get our insurance company to pay the bill as in network provider. Our portion ended up being $25.

Good luck!
~Melissa~

Thanks, Melissa, for your encouraging story. Will look into using that phrase. I've never heard of it before.

If you didn't write your letter yet, I'd be happy to email you a form letter of what we used in ours if you'd like. (I'm a paralegal which may or may not explain my letter phrasing LOL).

~Melissa~

I will pray for you. God sees all of this and I think, with a humble attitude and genuine honesty, it will get paid. :)

Melissa, I would love to see that letter! Thank you so much for offering.... e-mail is gj s c15 @ ya hoo. com (LOL - I have no idea how many spaces I should include - I figured I'd throw in some extra for good measure!)

And, martinbeef, many thanks for those encouraging words. Hope they're prophetic!! :)

In his grip I will get that out to you ASAP.

~Melissa~

Should be in your inbox now : )

~Melissa~