Back in January I had the test run to see if I was a CF carrier. My dr office doesn't normally do it but was okay with it. Over the weekend I got an EOB from my insurance company saying that they don't cover that service and it's $5000!!!!! I never would have done it if I'd known that. Hopefully the testing company just gives up after trying to bill the ins co. Or maybe just bills me a smaller amount. I had no idea it was that expensive.
I'd work with the Doc and see if they can appeal and if not then I would appeal. I know my Doc has a process for things like this and they tried to appeal some other testing I had done. You can also try to work the bill down with the testing company. GL- I'm going through this with a company as well and they took it down to $200 and I'm paying in installments.
I'd work with the Doc and see if they can appeal and if not then I would appeal. I know my Doc has a process for things like this and they tried to appeal some other testing I had done. You can also try to work the bill down with the testing company. GL- I'm going through this with a company as well and they took it down to $200 and I'm paying in installments.
I'm just going to wait until I get an actual bill but I will definitely try to appeal or see if maybe it got coded wrong.
Holy crap, kermit! I would assume they'll adjust the bill, but geez, that would give me a heart attack. I'm surprised that it's not covered; that was included in the standard first tri bloodwork that my state requires and subsidizes if your insurance doesn't cover it.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
My random is that I'm already the Hulk. I remember this from my first pregnancy, and it's not fun. The smallest things instantly make me ragey. MH was so frustrating this weekend. I'm absolutely exhausted from first tri, and instead of stepping up and doing more, I feel like he's doing less. I was so pissed to come out from doing bedtime last night to find he'd done NOTHING during the 45 min. NOTHING. Make the goddamn bed so I can just get in it and fall asleep!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by miss.colorado on May 5, 2014 11:22:02 GMT -5
Had a follow up U/S this morning for dating. Everything was good! I also told my boss about the news and she was good and excited. I was totally dreading telling her since its just the two of us working together and I was worried she'd freak out.
Wow kermit, that is crazy, I just checked my benefit handbook to make sure mine was covered, eek.
I have a question...If you go to a separate ultrasound clinic for your ultrasounds, do you receive a report or update from your doctor's office with info from that? My dr. office has an online health chart system where we can see the summary of all of our dr office visits, lab results, etc. I emailed my dr this morning through the online system as the u/s tech didn't give me a lot of details as far as heart rate or measurements, etc, so I was curious to know what they all are. Was curious how it goes with other offices, or if I'm expecting too much. I don't see my dr again until the end of the month so am curious to know!
Post by hokiegirl82 on May 5, 2014 12:00:06 GMT -5
I just realized I have a conundrum regarding my hospital bag. I wrote out a checklist for it because I'm OCD like that, and after looking at the list again today, I realized that the majority of the stuff I want to pack is stuff I'm still using right now and will probably be using up until birth (like the only pair of yoga pants that are comfortable will be worn until then, and our IPad and phones and stuff) so I will most likely be packing a lot of stuff last minute when we know we are going to the hospital. I can put stuff like nursing tanks, the baby's clothes, and toiletries in there, but almost half of the list is gonna have to wait - this bugs me that I can't pack the bag NOW and have it ready to go (can you tell I'm impatiently waiting for birth and still have 5 weeks to go? I'm screwed!)
I feel hung over today from my migraine last night.
I rarely drink, but since I am pregnant I want a margarita sooooooo bad. I tried to have a virgin one and it didn't cut it.
I feel the same way. I'm more of a social drinker, and usually its one mixed drink. We never have alcohol in the house, b/c H isn't a big drinker either. YET, since being pregnant there have been days when I would LOVE to have something to drink. I honestly think it's because we really can't. It's not like we are dieting and are abstaining from a high calorie drink, it's because we really can't. Boo!
Our nursery is starting to come together. I'm super excited. The walls are painted (Behr Ashes), the crib will arrive this week, we picked up the dresser, chair and bookcase this weekend. Now H has a lot of stuff he needs to put together, and ideally before the baby shower.
I've never been a huge decorator, but I'm having fun with this nursery. It might inspire me to do the rest of the rooms. Lol
I ate a frozen lime bar last night with salt sprinkled on it. It wasn't half bad and kinda-sorta hit the margarita craving.
My client-from-hell decided it would be a good idea to show up at the office this morning with a viral stomach bug. Her boss sent her home with orders not to return until she's not contagious. This woman, I swear to God. Worst control freak I've ever met.
kermit, we're you looking online through your insurance company? This happened with my Panorama test, where my insurance company's Web page said I owed something astronomical, but when I got the actual bill I owed $25. These "optional" tests seem to do that. Makes my h sweat!
My random, h keeps delaying turning on the a/c. Then only turns it on a little. I woke up SO HOT last night and turned down the temp in the middle of the night. It made for a lousy night's sleep and a cranky pg wife this morning. H says he's cold, but he can have all my blankets to keep warm! It also doesn't help that my dog has gotten VERY clingy the past few days and has to snuggle me all night.
No, this is from an EOB I got from the insurance co. I haven't actually received a bill yet, but I'm assuming once the lab gets the denial from insurance they'll bill me directly. The EOB just said it's not a covered service. I know when they were taking the blood the lab tech had to track down the nurse because since they don't often order this test she didn't know which box to check on the form. She made it sound like there's two different kinds, IDK. I'm trying to not freak out until I get a bill.