So I finally got the bill from the lab when I had my bloodwork done for my PCOS diagnosis (Yes, the bloodwork that was done at the beginning of June...and it's the end of August, obviously this paper trail took a little while.) Anyway. I open the letter, and to my surprise, it's over $1,000.
Um. WHAT?!? Seriously? Shouldn't bloodwork my doctor ordered, be covered by my insurance? Or at least mostly covered. I thought it should be.
So, I called the insurance company to see why the claim was denied and the lab was asking me to pay the full value. Turns out they coded it as infertility (not the technical code, but close enough). Not having any infertility coverage, the claim was denied. The woman I talked to (who happened to be very nice) suggested I call the lab first and see what needed to be done to get the claim resubmitted. I then called the lab and talked to a (not so nice) lady who basically told me it wasn't their problem and that if it was going to get changed, it had to come from the doctor who ordered the work. If that came through, then they would resubmit the claim to my insurance and rebill me. So, I made a third phone call to my favorite nurse. She was amazing (as always), said they would take care of it, not to worry, and if I didn't hear back from her, everything was good to go.
I love my RE's office.
Now I just wonder how long it will take to get the corrected bill.
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