https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 09:34:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1586163 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:32:31 +0000 Jenn23 1586163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Oh my gosh! $2500 for blood work? I can't believe it is that pricey. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1585329 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:29:35 +0000 lazypanda 1585329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: whoa! That is quite a hefty bill! :shocked: I am actually in sticker shock over the exorbitant amount they're charging for all of that. I do hope you get your BFP soon now that you have a diagnosis. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1585080 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:44:05 +0000 FaithFertility 1585080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: ohhhh my :/ yes well you did get a diagnosis any money is worth that, but that is a hefty bill for blood! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1585053 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 03:08:14 +0000 BSB 1585053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I just found this bill today. Yeah, $2,559. This is from my new clinic. They ran blood work, too.</p> <p>On the bright side, I got a diagnosis! :/</p> <p>[attach=147/14/n4h59r.450x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577368 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:01:48 +0000 FaithFertility 1577368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: it is soooo crazy........we tried so hard to meet the 10% and we did but the rest was not enough of a huge write off :/ ...I am glad you got a diagnosis this time, it makes it worth it!!!!! I have not called insurance but I should!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577301 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:27:16 +0000 BSB 1577301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: OMG. You went to Quest and not your RE and it was still that much! Wow! Yeah, insurance coverage was tiny at $98. Did you call your insurance to ask why it wasn't covered?</p> <p>So my bill for the $630 was blood work at my old RE. I recently got a full work up at my new RE about 2 weeks ago (before I got the $630 bill). I'm terrified what the bill is going to come to. The one positive thing about this one is that my new RE, at least, gave me an diagnosis. Just hoping I can write off our medical expenses this year, if I hit the 10% of my income mark. It was going to be easy with IVF, but now that we might try a few more IUIs with the new meds, I'm not sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577251 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:56:16 +0000 FaithFertility 1577251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought when we paid the co pay that was it...apparently I was wrong, I am glad though between me and DH all the other tests we did it would equal 3,000 so I guess 799 is not too bad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577248 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:54:53 +0000 FaithFertility 1577248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have rather paid the 98.44 dollars and had the wonderful nurse at my clinic do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577247 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:53:58 +0000 FaithFertility 1577247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: as you can see they only paid $98.44.......lol iM sorry but that is insane.....we went to quest not the RE because my insurance said we would have more coverage.....lol...wow a whooping $94.88......... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577237 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:50:10 +0000 BSB 1577237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: Ouch and that was with your insurance paying for some of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1577232 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:49:31 +0000 FaithFertility 1577232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: just got this lovely bill in the mail for our blood work up :\ </p> [attach=3878/14/n48hak.600x337.picture008.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1566230 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:01:32 +0000 FaithFertility 1566230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: My genetic, RPL panel would have been 3, 000 dollars...... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1566209 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:56:29 +0000 thisisme 1566209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unfortunately, that sounds about right. I was shocked that blood work was one of the most expensive tests I had to do prior to starting IVF. I got a $3000 bill for a full preconception work up that included CF testing since DH is a carrier. We had to resubmit extra paperwork to insurance, but they did cover it. I've heard of some people going through their GP or regular OB for blood work just so that insurance doesn't categorize it as infertility. Maybe you could try that next time if you have to do more lab work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1565839 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:05:21 +0000 LindsayInNY 1565839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE consultation included blood work for genetic testing. I think that was all that was include. Insurance claim was just submitted for $1,700 - that is insane!! I've met my deductible already with all the testing going on but still have a coinsurance amount now. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1565813 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 13:42:32 +0000 Mrs. Pinata 1565813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. Yeah, I don't think that's too unusual for all that. :/ I think all the pre-screening for IVF runs in the $500-$2000 range. :/ Too bad they couldn't have coded it differently for crying out loud! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1565566 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 09:37:51 +0000 lazypanda 1565566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: sorry that had to happen. I'm guessing it's the thalassemia they are looking for. I had that testing done when I was in college because I was always fatigued &amp; my periods were extremely random. Maybe you can talk to your doctor or OB/Gyn about ordering the thalassemia testing as that would be something they can order for diagnostic purposes of your general health &amp; preventative/early intervention for pregnancy. :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559559 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:58:24 +0000 deactivated_account 1559559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh shit. That's an expensive bill! It seems like that could have been done at your general doctor's office and have been covered by your insurance. I HATE to pay for medical things. So sorry lady. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559554 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:57:15 +0000 mrs. bird 1559554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh. Blood work costs blow my mind! I've had two sets done in the past two wks (they totaled almost $5,000!!!), I looked at my ins claims yesterday, mr. Bird nearly shit a brick when I told him how much they were, he thought that was OOP, but the ins covered all of it (thank god because we wouldn't be at to afford it otherwise!). I'm sorry they were more than you expected! </p> [attach=2301/14/n3ttvg.600x535.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559549 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:56:06 +0000 justdarling 1559549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I agree with what gingerbee said - if you need any additional bloodwork see if you can do it through your OB. I did that and it was all covered even though I don't have IF coverage. Things like HIV and an STD panel should be covered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559537 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:52:22 +0000 Boogs 1559537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: They do the HIV/STD tests also for your first pregnancy appointment, so you would think that somehow it could be negotiated under prenatal care. Yeah you aren't pregnant yet, but working towards that, so it's not fair they wouldn't cover that for you. :( Or at least preventative healthcare? I have a $400 bill for an ultrasound and bloodwork sitting on my desk and another $200+ one from another ultrasound. I know you said you weren't complaining about healthcare, but I think it sucks and I really do think it should cover things better like your IVF! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559512 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:49:31 +0000 BSB 1559512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Oh, ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559503 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:47:57 +0000 spaniellove 1559503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: FWIW, I think the HIV/STD screening is a CDC requirement for IVF because they consider it a type of tissue donation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559494 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:47:09 +0000 BSB 1559494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I did have a genetic test redone at my new RE to check for a disease (Starts with a T.. Thess something) that they check in Asians now, but it's only going to cost me $99. . They had a special. I was expecting more for a genetic test so I said okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559471 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:42:23 +0000 BSB 1559471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: Oh, good suggestion. I'll ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559468 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:42:03 +0000 bhbee 1559468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I'm sorry. I paid 700-800$ for a repeat loss panel with my old insurance. That was all bloodwork but it did have a genetic test which costs more. Unfortunately while it ruled a few things out it told us nothing of use. </p> <p>We're about to lose if coverage and I'm praying my new re won't make me redo all the testing I had done in October. I can't imagine what that would cost out of pocket and not even to treatments yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559467 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:41:51 +0000 BSB 1559467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamimami: @spaniellove: Oh, discounts. I'll give them a call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559464 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:41:32 +0000 gingerbebe 1559464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if this helps this time around, but you can try to see if your regular OB/GYN might get into an agreement with your RE to order some tests on their behalf so that it can be billed through insurance. A lot of those tests are pretty standard from a regular OB/GYN's office and insurance doesn't question it. If they see its from an RE's office, they will just reject it. Then they release the results to the RE. In my town, the RE places seem to do this fairly often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559459 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:39:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1559459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks! All of our testing pre IVF was covered. I didn't realize that would ever be out of pocket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559458 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:39:33 +0000 BSB 1559458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: That's true! I'll give them a call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-got-a-bill-in-the-mail-for-a-virology-bloodwork#post-1559457 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:38:23 +0000 BSB 1559457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: I'm not at the office anymore so I shouldn't be screened again. Although, I just started seeing a new RE and blood was taken 2 weeks ago. It wasn't a full panel so let's hope I don't have to pay that much again. </p> <p>I was aware of the charges (they gave me a price list), but, man, this bill completely threw me for loop. </p> <p>@Jenn23: Yeah, though, I sent payment for it today. I'll make sure to give them a call and see if they can code it another way. They won't receive for a few days, so I should be able to call about it. </p>