I have a 123.00 medical write off collection

   I have a 123.00 medical write off that went to collection.  I have paid an additional $50 since.  This took place initially September 08.  I am sure this is pulling my beacon score down.  I am at a 688 score.  How can I get up over 700?  Should I contact collection agency and pay the balance even though they have probably written this off? And will this wipe this entry from my credit report?

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anything you can do to get it off is advised
anything
 
negotiate, pay extra, contact original creditor, anything

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I paid it today and will that now be removed from my credit report??

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paying does not guarantee removal
it does guarantee to show as paid zero balance
you have to negotiate before you pay to guarantee removal