Panorama Blood Test- Billing

[katertots]

Okay so, my doctor mentioned this test to me. He said it would not be covered because im not 35 or have had any previous pregnant issues. So I was reading online and a lot of people got the test, test was not covered by insurance, and paid $145-$195.

So I called Natera the company that provides the test and was told that if my doctor sent the blood directly through them and did not outsource through labcorp it would be $195. BUT, if they went through labcorp it could be thousands. So I called my dr, and of course they dont know why I am asking if they outsource. I explained the whole thing to them and the girl says well we outsource, but she didnt sound confident in her answer.

Has anyone who has gone through labcorp gotten a bill other than $195 and been forced to pay more than that?

or

Has anyone been told differently than I have?

 

[StranjeGirl]

Maybe ask your dr directly? Mine told me that if insurance didnt cover it it would $150- even though I may see a bill for thousands. He said dont pay that bill, it will be negotiated to $150. I would think the dr would know if they send it directly.

 

[katertots]

I did ask him last week and he said he would have a nurse call me and tell me but no one ever did.