Too many ultra sounds in short time?

lmontclair

I like my doctor but haven't known him long and have heard rave reviews about a different Dr.

Id like to meet both and decide from there. I made an appointment with my Dr. for the 19nth at 8 weeks and when I called the other DR. they gave me the 11nth at 7 weeks.

My question is if I get an exam and ultrasound from both drs, will insurance charge me for an extra ultrasound. I have a good insurance, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Sheild. If they cover it Id love to take advantage of ultrasounds at both apoitments. 

TIA

PenelopePond

You need to call and ask your insurance that question.

ETA: I hope that wasn't snarky.  It's just that every insurance plan is so different.  There is no way we can tell you. 

kaylaw05

Most insurances only cover 2 ultrasounds per pregnancy. Others have to meet medical necessity. 

lmontclair

well i've heard of people getting ultrasounds at 6 and 8 weeks...so i wondering if insurance ever gave those specific people a hard time...I can call company tomorrow. I just was curious now.

hollyg1920

You will have to pay for one appt out of pocket.  Insurance will not cover 2 new OB appts w/ U/S.  The 1st appt (U/S, bloodwork, etc) could run a few hundred)

If you like your dr start your OB visits with him and if you decided a few weeks in to switch you can send your records to the new dr

hollyg1920

lmontclair:

well i've heard of people getting ultrasounds at 6 and 8 weeks...so i wondering if insurance ever gave those specific people a hard time...I can call company tomorrow. I just was curious now.

those  are usually medically necessary.  I had U/S at 7w, 8w and 9w due to a blood clot...but it was with the same OB

 

lmontclair

 

I think Ill go the 7 week ultrasound this Wednesday and meet the new Dr. and go with my gut from there....kinda excited to have my ultrasound moved up a week!

workingmama

Just be aware that the difference in baby from 7 weeks to 8 weeks (especially at 9 weeks) can be pretty huge.  It is exciting to go early, but just keep that fact in mind!  GL with your choice of doc!