Cost of LC appt?

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

Has anyone seen an LC for an out-patient consultation? If so, may I be so rude as to ask generally what it costs to see an LC?

My insurance won't cover it, and the lady I spoke with at the LC dept at the hospital could only tell me that they charge by the 1/2 hour, but she had no idea what they charged. I want the appt, but I don't want to be blindsided with a $1000 bill or anything like that.

RedZee · November 2013

I suspect this will vary by LC and by area. Call the hospital again - maybe ask the billing department? Or get in touch with your LLL chapter. You should not be blindsided by a bill, they should be able to tell you before you go in.

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

I hadn't thought to call the billing department! I've got a call in now, so hopefully I'll hear back this afternoon.

@petdocd that is awesome! FX that its something totally reasonable like that here!

Lilpoppy · November 2013

I have been quoted 135 and 225 for in house visits.

Slap8out · November 2013

The LC was in my room while at the hospital speaking to a new mom, she said it was a 35$ charge. She didn't say how long.

SnoopyLuv · November 2013

The range around here is $75-150/hour. Is there a free standing birth center near you? I've found they have the least expensive rates and better hours.

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

The range around here is $75-150/hour. Is there a free standing birth center near you? I've found they have the least expensive rates and better hours.

I'm not aware of any birth centers, but I haven't looked for any either.

jnsmith85 · November 2013

Mine is covered under insurance, so you might look into that! I have friends that work at pediatric Home Health who also do lactation. They are coming to my house to help me.

Emilyraymond · November 2013

They came to see me daily at the hospital but outpatient they are $35 here. I haven't needed one so not sure how long or if insurance covers or not.

hartsl01 · November 2013

Does your pediatrician's office have an LC you can meet with? I know I can set up an appt to meet with just the LC and I just have to pay my co-pay. The pedi's office also offers a free BF support group every week that is free of charge. Have you checked into anything like that?

Ballstategrad · November 2013

Mine is free for a year through the hospital I delivered at.

kellyk17 · November 2013

I saw "the" LC in NY and it was $240 plus unlimited follow up. In 3 days we got LO up 2 oz. woo hoo! My insurance says they'll reimburse, we'll see.

Kittymom6 · November 2013

I live in DC, and I was quoted $150 for in-office consultation, $200 for in-home and $60 for phone.

allymp13 · November 2013

$90 for an hour $60 for 1/2 hour, at the hospital.

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

Okay I just heard from the hospital. They bill insurance $85/ half hour. If my insurance won't cover it and I don't get a contractual discount, I could possible get a discount to the self-pay price of $57/ half hour.

So, not great, but probably (hopefully...) worth it.

beckybeth123 · November 2013

Look into "crunchy" baby stores. One by me has an LC that works there and is only like 35 bucks. Also, some pedis have one on staff.

smjmlove · November 2013

I thought insurence had to pay for LC with the healthcare laws

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

smjmlove said:
I thought insurence had to pay for LC with the healthcare laws

I'm on an individual plan that is grandfathered in, which I guess means it isn't going to change, which kind of sucks. I've been wanting to get on the health care exchange to see if I can get better coverage for a decent price... But we all know how well that's going! Haha!

Pickle123 · November 2013

We have a free breast feeding clinic at our hospital with certified LCs available everyday of the week. You can just walk in anytime.

BlessUrHeart29 · November 2013

Man, some of you all have a really nice set-up with LC availability. From what I can see, the LC at the hospital is my only option.

AbandonedMouse · November 2013

My LC is threw WIC. She is free, I'm pretty sure that you don't have to use WIC to use her either.

Married2PreMed · November 2013

WIC offers free LC's to all nursing moms, whether you are on WIC or not. I'm getting a free appointment this week.

mrsbrooksie · November 2013

Our LC is $30 for 30 minutes and $60 for 60 minutes.

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