Thanks so much for the "heads-up" on this matter. I have had lab work done for years and never once has it been considered an office visit or charged that way. Recently we have switched over to The Villages Healthcare and we like our new doctors very much after the initial visit. This week I went for my routine lab work and when the tech asked me to get on the scale I questioned it and she said that they like to take vitals at these appts. I asked "won't doing that classify this as an office visit?" and she said "yes". I then refused. When I sat down to have my blood drawn she said "good for you" with a little smile. I have my regular office visit with the dr. next week no need to be charged for one I don't get this week also. I am disappointed that they are doing this and makes me feel a bit distrustful.
Again. . .this is why I love TOTV. Your information has helped others to be more aware.
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Sugar Grove, IL, but full-time Villagers since 2010!
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