Labcorp
Charged $93 for lipid panel advertised online at $55

I recently had routine lab work done and was informed by my insurance company that one of the tests, Lipid panel was not covered by my plan. I soon received a bill from labcorp for $93.00 for the lipid panel test. I thought that was high so I checked the internet to see what other labs were charging and by accident got on to the labcorp online store. I found that Labcorp only charges $55.00 for the same test if an individual sends the blood sample in to their lab. I contacted labcorp to find out why I was being charged $38.00 more for the test they advertise for only $55.00 online.

Their written response was "... The prices on our website are lower due to the fact that they are discounted. These prices are for patients who do not have any insurance to file and want to pay at the time of service. We hope this helps to clarify..."

In other words since I have some form of insurance even though this test is not covered they can charge me $38.00 more for the same test. First they admit they jack up prices if you have insurance and second they will jack up the price of an individual test on anyone who gets turned down for coverage by their insurance company. Beware of this lab..

Company: Labcorp
Country: USA
State: North Carolina
City: Burlington
Address: PO Box 2240
Phone: 8008456167
Site: labcorp.com

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