I had Materni21 blood work NT scan, chromosome testing and one other test done I can't remember the name.
I was told by my insurance when I called last Jan that I didn't need approval or anything for genetic testing. The lady said " you have very good insurance".
Ok so I figured the testing is covered by my insurance.
Dr told us that the Materni21 blood work if insurance didn't cover would be around $200.00. We decides to do it without calling insurance since we have good insurance it is probably covered and if not it is not much out of pocket.
Well come to yesterday. I got a bill from the lab. I opened it. My balance due 2/4 is over $1,000!!!!
The entire bill was about $3,000
Really??? OMG!!!
I have to call tomorrow and see what is going on.
Has anyone else had a surprise like this?
I have NYSHIP blue cross blue shield.
Thoughts?
Me (40) DH (42).......Married 7/1/11......TTC 12/2013.......BFP #1 12/30/12........EDD 9/8/13
Spotting,clot 2/15/13 all ok......2/21/13 no heartbeat 11 w 4 d missed miscarriage........2/22/13 DnC
There should have been a second page in your bill that mentioned a patient assistance program. Call and ask for billing department. Ask about the program, they should reduce the bill to $200 immediately. I just went through this a week ago. I also had a CF carrier test done that they reduced from $800 to $25.
Mine from September is still pending with my insurance, the amount billed is over $3000. However I don't expect to pay that. My doctor said that if I got a huge bill to call the lab and they will reduce the price to no more thatn $200.
Called the lab down to $200 with no issues, I just called and said that the Dr said it would not be more than $200 and she put me on hold and came back and said ok we will discount your bill to $200!!!
Way cool, cant believe how easy that was.
Me (40) DH (42).......Married 7/1/11......TTC 12/2013.......BFP #1 12/30/12........EDD 9/8/13
Spotting,clot 2/15/13 all ok......2/21/13 no heartbeat 11 w 4 d missed miscarriage........2/22/13 DnC
I had the Maternity21 test and the bill was over $2000. I was told the test would be free. I called the company directly and requested patient assistance (everyone qualifies) and only had to pay $200.
Wow! I would definitely call your insurance co and talk to them. My MD wrote the reason for my maternit21 test as the lovely "advanced maternal age" and I only had to pay $200. My insurance covered over $1000.00+ It's an expensive test but worth it Good luck!
I just called and checked and was told my insurance does cover in full under some maternity act/law. It just started getting approved as of January. I guess I can consider myself very lucky and hope more insurance companies are doing this.
I just called and checked and was told my insurance does cover in full under some maternity act/law. It just started getting approved as of January. I guess I can consider myself very lucky and hope more insurance companies are doing this.
ladylisalt yes most do cover I think now. I have very good insurance but still had to pay $200. But $200 is better than 3,000!!! lol It would be great if all insurance companies covered it!!
Me (40) DH (42).......Married 7/1/11......TTC 12/2013.......BFP #1 12/30/12........EDD 9/8/13
Spotting,clot 2/15/13 all ok......2/21/13 no heartbeat 11 w 4 d missed miscarriage........2/22/13 DnC
I just called and checked and was told my insurance does cover in full under some maternity act/law. It just started getting approved as of January. I guess I can consider myself very lucky and hope more insurance companies are doing this.
ladylisalt yes most do cover I think now. I have very good insurance but still had to pay $200. But $200 is better than 3,000!!! lol It would be great if all insurance companies covered it!!
hmmm makes me wonder if I will receive a bill for $200. If so, I will try to appeal it.
Re: Question genetic testing/ insurance updated in a reply
It's an expensive test but worth it
Good luck!