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I think this is a very important question that needs to be answered in our community. The number #1 problem I get with most individual cases, in regards to their billing, is bloodwork in particular.
Doctors jump to the idea of always doing labwork whenever they see a jump in their blood pressure. Eventhough, its usually because they're nervous about doctors or drank coffee etc. hence skewing the readings.
What carrier have you seen cover the labwork best? I know for group its UHC hands down. No Charge for lab & x-ray. But what about IFP? This week alone I have had Blue Cross, Nationwide & Aetna clients call me complaining about the cost.
The current bill that is on my desk (Aenta) is 9 lab services and 2 x-rays for over 1,500. Negotiated down to about 1,200 since he has a high deduct. All because of a high blood pressure reading.
Any other companies specifically IFP that have better UCR's to keep these bills lower would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!
Doctors jump to the idea of always doing labwork whenever they see a jump in their blood pressure. Eventhough, its usually because they're nervous about doctors or drank coffee etc. hence skewing the readings.
What carrier have you seen cover the labwork best? I know for group its UHC hands down. No Charge for lab & x-ray. But what about IFP? This week alone I have had Blue Cross, Nationwide & Aetna clients call me complaining about the cost.
The current bill that is on my desk (Aenta) is 9 lab services and 2 x-rays for over 1,500. Negotiated down to about 1,200 since he has a high deduct. All because of a high blood pressure reading.
Any other companies specifically IFP that have better UCR's to keep these bills lower would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!