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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.