Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Louisiana

I had TMJ surgery in November, 2010. I knew and was also told by the Dr's office that my insurance would not cover this surgery. I explained that I needed to know exactly how much the procedure would cost, as I could not afford to get exhorbitant bills afterwards. I was given a total price of $1860.00, which covered the Dr's fee, anesthesia and facility fee. I paid this amount in full prior to the surgery. I was contacted by the Dr's office last week (May 2011) that they made a mistake in the fees and I should have been charged $4800.00. I was told that I need to pay this difference as soon as possible. Do I have any legal obligation to pay this amount? I paid in full, in good faith, prior to the procedure, the total amount that they provided. Can they legally come back 6 months later and tell me they made a mistake and I owe the difference?


Asked on 5/26/11, 10:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

If you have evidence that you were told the full price and paid that price with receipt marked paid in full or such; a court would find it difficult to order you to pay anything further.

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Answered on 6/01/11, 2:47 pm


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