If my insurance company refuses to cover a test that my doctor recommends, can I pay out of pocket and have the test anyway?

talkabouthealth:

If my insurance company refuses to cover a test that my doctor recommends, can I pay out of pocket and have the test anyway?

Answer by Stacey Vitiello M.D.- breast imaging expertMontclair Breast Center.

A: Most radiology practices have fee schedules for patients either without insurance, or whose insurance refuses to cover a certain test. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with the practice administrator to arrive at an arrangement that you can afford.


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