Save Over $200 on Blood Tests: A Handy Tip for the Savvy Patient
Last year, during my routine check-up with my family doctor in Seattle, I requested a Vitamin D test in addition to the standard cholesterol panel. With our gloomy weather, I suspected a deficiency. Shockingly, my bill revealed that while some tests cost hundreds, the negotiated insurance rates were often just a few dollars! For instance, a 162.91 test actually rang up at 12.04. However, my Vitamin D test, priced at $266.02, was denied as "not medically necessary," leaving me to pay full price—a costly lesson!
Here's the kicker: I later discovered I could order the same test directly from a lab for around $50! No doctor's referral needed—just an online order and a visit to the lab. Platforms like WalkInLab, JasonHealth, and UltalabTests make it easy to check for local labs and compare prices. Trust me, it's worth the savings!
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