$10.18 medical bill sent to collections unknowingly

[u/2coniglietti]

I live in Texas. Had an MRI done Dec 2023 using insurance with a local facility, and received a single bill from them for $10.18 (patient responsibility) in late June 2025…18 months later. It was just a normal statement, no due date, no “past due” indication, nothing.

I put it aside and forgot about it, and figured if it was legit they’d bill me again. Fast forward today, 6 or 7 weeks later, and I get a letter that my debt was given over to collections and now I owe $407. None of the numbers match anything from the bill I received in June.

What are my next steps here? I’ve never had something go to collections, credit score is 830. Tried to find any EOB about it via my insurance app but the system doesn’t even go back that far.

This is dumb.

[u/Feliznuevoano]

I get u bro try to call the provider and your insurance to get detailed info on the charges. Also reach out to the collections agency and ask for proof. If something doesn’t add up consider talking to a consumer rights expert or credit counselor. Stay persistent and keep good records of everything