How Do I Bill Insurance for a Hemoglobin Test?

Laboratories are not always on your insurance network of providers and they will not bill your insurance for the hemoglobin test. The laboratories will ask that you pay for the test by either cash or credit card before the procedure begins. To receive a reimbursement from your insurance company, there are a few things you need in order to submit a bill for the test.

Instructions

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  Check with your doctor that the test is medically necessary and that your insurance will cover the expense. Some hemoglobin tests may not be covered by insurance, which will then leave you paying the bill.

• 2

  Make certain the physicians office is sending you to a laboratory on the network for your insurance. Sometimes they have their own lab services that they use and you need to ask that a specific laboratory be used to process your test.

• 3

  Contact your insurance company and ask for the information you need to submit the laboratory bill to them. What paperwork and/or verification do they require to process the bill. Is there a time limit to submit the paperwork. For example, find out if signatures are required or whether or not there is a specific form to complete.

• 4

  Ask the lab technician to make a copy of the hemoglobin test form that includes the physicians signature and the signature of the technician performing the test. A copy of the front and back of your insurance card and identification, and a copy of the amount paid for services, for reimbursement purposes. Verify that they placed the billing code for services, the insurance company will decline paying the bill if the medical code is incorrect or missing.

• 5

  Complete the reimbursement form from your insurance company and attach all required paperwork. Double check that you have all the required signatures before sealing in an envelope and mailing to the insurance company.