Shannon L.
I had somewhat high iron levels when my…
I had somewhat high iron levels when my annual wellness labs were conducted and my primary care provider referred me to a hematology office. I went in and met with the hematologist for 10 minutes in which no additional labs were drawn, nothing was done other than him to explain anatomy and how blood flows through the circulatory system. It concluded with him stating no further action was needed and he was not concerned with my labs. A month later I get a bill in the mail, they charge $565 for a "new patient fee", my insurance only covered part of that so I was on the hook for over $200 out of pocket. I tried contesting it with both the office and the insurance to no avail. Shame on the hematologist office for charging highway robbery for rendering NO service, and shame on Cigna for failing to pursue that office and question the validity of the charges.
Response from CignaSep 21, 2022
Hi Shannon. I'm so sorry to read about the trouble you had with a claim and with a provider's office. I would like to look into this for you. Please email me at [email protected]. We're here to help. -CM



