Regarding the Medigap, the amount Medicare paid is irrelevant. The patient's responsibility is $5905.76. Since the deductible has been met, this amount becomes the Plan G responsibility. The question is why did the Plan G pay exactly 65% to the penny ($3838.74) of their responsibility?...why is the hospital claiming the patient still owes them $2067.02?
The hospital does accept assignment so why do they still want money?
The hospital is only looking to collect the amount they are "currently" entitled to, the difference between the patient responsibility and Medigap underpayment. The hospital does not realize the Medigap has underpaid.