geminiloveca

I just had this happen. My mammogram was covered 100%, but the ultrasound the radiologist recommended because they had discovered I had dense tissue and a mass in my breast.... not covered 100%. Cost to me? $360+

That was a self-standing imaging center. The hospital my insurance would cover wanted almost $680 per side.

Welcome to California....

(I did shop around before I got the test done, which I scheduled because I had found a lump in one breast (the mammogram found another on the other side I did not know about). But it's disgusting that, while worried about my health, I should have to comparison shop for a "deal" while I'm trying to find out if I have cancer or not.)

oh, that was what my insurance company said was their "max allowable charge", which I'm responsible for because I haven't met my deductible yet.

The imaging center wanted $265 PER SIDE ($530 total). For an ultrasound that was less than 10 minutes total.

(And it's been recommended that I have the ultrasound or 3D mammogram annually (vs. every 2-3 years) for at least the next couple of years to watch this lump.)

There was a TK here in Oxnard, CA too. I wondered why it closed when it always seemed to be busy.

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Not offered by my employer as an option.