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Natalie G

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2021

29 May 2026, 13:41

Urgent: Escalation of Unresolved Billing Complaint and Lack of Feedback

I am writing to formally escalate my complaint regarding the handling of my billing query and the extremely poor service I have received.

On 11 May, I spoke to a supervisor who assured me that my concerns would be investigated, specifically regarding incorrect billing codes and the unhelpful conduct of the consultant I initially dealt with. I was promised that call recordings would be reviewed and that I would receive feedback. To date, more than two weeks later, I have not received any meaningful response.

Despite multiple follow-ups, my concerns continue to be ignored. I have already made a payment toward the account and requested clarity regarding a possible refund due to the incorrect invoice. However, I am now being given inconsistent explanations, with the latest being that you are waiting on feedback from the doctor’s office—this was not communicated initially and contradicts earlier discussions.

Additionally, when I requested to speak to the person responsible for invoicing, this was refused. Instead, I have repeatedly been asked to provide proof of payment, which I have already done, without any progress or resolution on my complaint.

I was also informed that call recordings would be reviewed. I took the extra step of sending copies of the calls myself, yet there has still been no response. Lungile has refused to speak to me, and her manager has also refused to engage with me directly regarding my complaint or provide feedback.

Most concerning is that the manager has refused to provide her name, stating only that she is a “senior manager.” This lack of transparency and accountability is unacceptable.

At this point, I request the following as a matter of urgency:

* Written feedback on the investigation into my complaint * Confirmation of the correct billing and correction of any errors * Clarification regarding my refund query * The name and contact details of the manager responsible for handling escalations

If I do not receive a response within a reasonable timeframe, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter further.

I look forward to your urgent attention to this matter.

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Natalie G's update09 Jun 2026, 13:31
Reviewer Update
If you have complaints regards them send an email to Mellissa I have proivde her details

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service received regarding an incorrect invoice.

When the issue was initially raised, your team insisted that the invoice was correct and advised that there was nothing further that could be done. We were also told that the matter was not your responsibility to resolve. Due to this lack of assistance, we had no choice but to contact the medical aid directly to have the invoice corrected ourselves.

Despite your earlier stance, the matter has now been escalated to your client, and it is evident from the latest communication that the issue had in fact not been properly addressed from the beginning. This clearly contradicts what we were initially told.

This situation has resulted in unnecessary delays, frustration, and additional work on our side—something that could have been avoided if the matter had been properly investigated and handled when first reported.
Expected Resolution:
  • A clear explanation as to why the issue was initially dismissed
  • Accountability for the poor service and misinformation provided
  • Assurance that proper processes will be followed in future to avoid similar issues
This experience has been disappointing, and I expect this complaint to be taken seriously.


Dear
We acknowledge receipt of your complaint addressed to our client and wish to provide clarity on the matters raised.
As Debt Collectors, our office does not have knowledge of how billing codes are app**** and therefore cannot comment on the use of incorrect codes. However, if medical aid authorization was granted, we operate on the assumption that the correct codes were used.
We must also highlight that our client’s terms and conditions clearly state that payment remains the responsibility of the member. Should an account not be settled by your medical aid within 60 days, the patient remains liable for the outstanding balance.
Our records confirm that our office received three payments totalling to an amount of R1,100.00. In addition, our client received payment of R5,638.48 from the medical aid in May 2026. Accordingly, the account has been closed on our side.
We trust this clarifies our position and confirms the closure of the matter.
Kind Regards,
Melissa Van Zyl
Operations Manager
Tel: *** or ***
Fax: ***
Email: ***