re: Help me understand this medical billing situation involving my family member...

I don't understand if there was a couple of days in between the doctor visit and date of surgery, why did the doctor not figure it out until the patient was already under?

So they are just basically looking to recoup their cost for prepping the room for surgery?

I have great credit with no plans on paying for anything anytime soon. I tell people I can pay them a discounted cash rate now, or they can send it to collections for pennies on the dollar in 6 months. Their choice.