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Old 12-15-2020, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Yes, they do charge the same as an office visit. And, I agree with you. I don't like it. I remember when my doctor would call me the same day or next day with test results and didn't charge anything. Now, you have to make an appointment and wait longer to get the results, and the doctor charges you as if you came into the office for an in person visit.
My doctor has me get my blood work 1 week before my regular appointment and she gives me the lab results then. This is the ethical way to do it.