Pre-op labs and EKG

[nursejenny07 401]

I need to have labs done pre op (CBC & BMP) and also an EKG. My surgeon recommends going through your PCP. How did this work? Did insurance cover it at all? I'll be due for my 2 year post op sleeve labs anyway, which I believe will include the blood work, but I'm not sure how to go about getting the EKG ordered! Just curious what others did! Thanks!!

[kaitlynm 335]

I think most PCP Doc's can do an EKG in their office. You should just need to tell them that your surgeon is requesting it. I had one done at the hospital the week before surgery as part of the pre admission process. My insurance covered all of it.

[KristenLe 5,979]

Your PCP should be able to do EKG. Just tell them you need surgical clearance. It should be covered.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

My PCP did mine along with all my other labs prior to my plastics and it was covered by insurance.