Am I Being Taken?

[Mrs. KC 5]

I went to my 1st appt. and had to pay $80 for EKG and a H. Pylori test, $50 for blood work. I found out I have to pay $40 for a stress test another H.Pylori test (bc I tested positive), EGD, and a Frontera test ($80)! Grand total of $290, I don't mind paying being that it helpful to me. But when I found out that it may not go toward my deductible, I am questioning the payments! Did anyone else have to do this? I have UHC.

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

The only costs I incurred that didn't come off my deductible were the nutritonists appointments...because my ins doesn't cover a nutritionist. And that's the only reason. Maybe your ins doesn't cover those things??? I would certainly call and find out before u pay for anything else.

[favoredone 590]

Definitely call.. I had to pay for my nutritionist visits and my consults w/ a fitness professional.

[gramaof4 58]

I was self pay and all was inclusive...I wrote one check and it covered from 1st call to walk out the hospital door....

[Mrs. KC 5]

Thanks so much for the information! I really hope they aren't trying to take me!

[Kathryn 0]

I have UHC, and I paid so far only for my Nutrition stuff in advance ($40.40 per time, over $200 total), and will pay a $20 bill to the fitness professional every time I see him (7 times before surgery).

Have not started anything, just had blood work done, saw my surgeon, and waiting to see if I have to pay $625 for a sleep study out of pocket (some kind of fee).

By the way, hello, my name is Kathryn and I just put my first post up to introduce myself in the "Tell Us Your Story" part!

[christine50 9]

I didnt have to do blood test until my surgery date was set. I have H.Pylo, and insurance paid. i didnt have to redo, gave me a pack of meds to take for 2 weeks very costly. 1000. without insurance 90 with mine..I did mine at TLC surgery houston

[Misstxdiva 73]

I have UHC Choice plus. I only had to do X-rays, bloodwork, nutritionist and psych exam. I'd call the bariactrics department for UHC and have them clarify what your plan requires of you.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Once you test positive for H. Pylori you will always test positive for it. You need to give a stool sample to test for it, not a blood test, if you have already tested positive for it.