Check with your insurance about where to get your blood tests after the fact. I had my drawn in the doctors office and because of the charges I am on the hook for over 600 bucks for the 3 month post op test. I guess had I got it done at a one of the covered hospitals verses he office I would only owe about 200.00.

The lab I went to first informed me that they did not have a contract with my insurance, and that I would be charged the full amount if they drew the blood.. I told them never mind and asked where I could go to have the blood work drawn and it not cost me an arm and a leg. They helped me find a place and thankfully insurance covered the total cost..

Hey, thanks for this! I had that blood test done before the surgery and it was covered ($1500!!). I am due to have mine done this month and have been wondering if they'll cover it again.