Where do/did you get your ultrasounds?

dixee.deluxe · September 2011

When I was pregnant with E, I went to the perinatal center at St Joe's. My insurance covered all of them 100%.

This time, I did the same, but got a bill for a $50 copay. I called my insurance company and they said since I went to a hospital facility and not to an independent doctor, I have a $50 copay. The rep also said this isn't a change from last time. But, I didn't have to pay last time.

Anyway, I'm past the viability scan and the NT scan (which I will probably get billed for). I only have 2 more left and I'm figuring I can go to an "independent doctor". But, I have no idea what an "independent doctor" is.

Any advice as to where else I can get an u/s? I'm in Carroll County.

ucgrad · September 2011

I'm wondering if "independent doctor" means, a doctor's office who will do the scans in their office. Maybe someplace like American Radiology would be covered 100% since it is not "hospital affiliated". Unfortunately, I think you might have to call the insurance and ask what it means. The definition might also be available in the handbook/guide for your insurance. Good luck!

SarahKate31 · September 2011

All of my u/s's were in-house at my RE or OB's office (viability/early ones, anatomy scan, follow up anatomy scan, growth u/s). The only one that wasn't in-house was the NT which I had done at St. Agnes and had to pay my copay for. The rest were part of my "prenatal care" and covered under that.

If your insurance/Dr is different, could you go somewhere like American Radiology or Advanced Radiology for the u/s's? I've had non-pregnancy u/s's there before.

jcsntms06 · September 2011

SarahKate31:
All of my u/s's were in-house at my RE or OB's office (viability/early ones, anatomy scan, follow up anatomy scan, growth u/s). The only one that wasn't in-house was the NT which I had done at St. Agnes and had to pay my copay for. The rest were part of my "prenatal care" and covered under that.
If your insurance/Dr is different, could you go somewhere like American Radiology or Advanced Radiology for the u/s's? I've had non-pregnancy u/s's there before.

This. Last time around I had to ise American Radiology for anatomy and follow up anatomy scan. Now for the NT scan I'm actually heading to Franklin Square Hospital.

ShandaB · September 2011

All of mine were at St. Joe's.

idonthavethis · September 2011

Oh my gosh, congratulations!!!

I had all of mine done at the hospital too. No co-pays.

lenebene · September 2011

Mine have been all done at St Joe. I had to hit my deductible and then I have to pay 20% until I hit my co-insurance. I did call my insurance company and they did say that an independent center was much cheaper than at the hospital.

ras26 · September 2011

All of mine (viability, anatomy, follow-up anatomy, and a fluid check) have been at the OB's office (in-house). I did not do the NT scan, and would have had to go outside for that, and I'm pretty sure insurance would not have covered it.

junebugrbig · September 2011

I've had ultrasounds at American Radiology, University of MD downtown and at my doctor's office and did not have to pay a co-pay for any of them. You need to call your insurance to find out what types of facilities are covered 100%.

dixee.deluxe · September 2011

idonthavethis:

Oh my gosh, congratulations!!!

Heehee, thanks!

JRiley82 · October 2011

I had my initial and 20 week u/s at Advanced Radiology. They are sending me to Franklin Square Hospital for a follow-up for my 20 week since they couldn't get everything they wanted.

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