IS THERE A NETWORK IN
PLACE TO QUICKLY AND SATISFACTORILY RESOLVE RELATED PROBLEMS FOR MY STAFF AND
PATIENTS?
An insurance coordinator is available daily between 9 and 5
Eastern Time to personally and individually resolve any problems, situations or
questions for both your staff and your patients.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR LPP TO BILL INSURANCES IN OTHER STATES?
Many
insurance contracts are national in scope and many managed care carriers utilize
sister networks in other areas of the country.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE LABORATORY PARTICIPATES WITH THE PATIENTS
INSURANCE?
While there is no guarantee, the lab participates with several
hundred managed care carriers across the country. If, however, you want to
make sure, please call as at our toll free number.
IF I TREAT AN UNINSURED INDIGENT PATIENT AT A REDUCED FEE HOW DOES THE LAB
HANDLE THE BILLING?
Each case is handled on an individual basis.
Contact the lab for individual consideration.
DO YOU ACCEPT MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT FOR MYCOLOGY?
YES.
Medicares approved amount is accepted as full payment for all mycology
services. There are no balances due from patients.
DO YOU ACCEPT MEDICARE ASSIGNEMENT FOR PATHOLOGY?
Medicare pays 80%
of the approved amount for pathology services subject to annual deductibles.
The 20% co-payment and deductible are the responsibility of the patient.
DO YOU DIRECT BILL THIRD PARTY INSURANCE?
We directly bill Blue
Shield, Medicare and Private Insurance Plans within the United States.