Every time we have lab work done, it seems we get multiple bills. That was one of the reasons I specifically asked at my last visit. Maybe it's something funky with my insurance - I don't know. Here's the breakdown (not that I expect it will help clarify anything though):
Laboratory Alliance
Laboratory services - three charges totalling $44, patient pays $0
A second entry for Lab. Alliance
Laboratory services - six charges totalling $215, patient pays $18
A third entry for Lab. Alliance
Laboratory services - six charges totalling $300, patient pays $0
Clearpath
Laboratory services - one charge for $58, patient pays $18
and then there's the final entry for my doctor
Laboratory services - two charges for laboratory services, one charge for 'special medical' totalling $68, patient pays $18
So I'm on the hook for $54...I do plan to bring my statement to my next appt. and discuss it, although I doubt there's much they can do since the charges are originating with labs outside of their office. So there is not usually a separate co-pay for labwork sent outside of the MD's office? It seems I always pay the regular co-pay for a doctor's visit, then get a bill in the mail a few weeks later for the lab co-pay. I just assumed this was standard practice because it's always been like this for my insurance. Maybe I ought to seriously look into switching to DH's plan (if he will ever get me the info on it from his employer).
Thanks DS - I was hoping you would see this post and comment
