ultrasounds not covered by insurance?

mushygirl83

I have BCBS and maternity coverage, but I am still responsible for a portion of the costs of ultrasounds. I was told by my doctors office that the state of Florida does not include ultrasounds in maternity care. I called BCBS to ask and they also said that they are not covered. Has anyone else here in Florida run into this? I expected at least two of them to be covered. 

CherryHolly

I have BCBS but was AMA and diabetic.  I had several ultrasounds due to those issues, but even if I hadn't, the 12 week and anatomy scan were both supposed to be covered.  It definitely depends on your particular insurance and also depends on how your doctor codes things too.

mushygirl83

Turns out that they are covered after the deductible is met, basically they are not considered part of the global maternity coverage. So I pay in full before the deductible, and 20% after it is met. Good thong we planned ahead for things like this.