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What is Counsyl's Federal Tax Identification Number? |
Counsyl's Federal Tax Identification Number (or "Tax ID") may be requested for billing purposes and is 74-3238060. |
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What is secondary insurance and can I use it for screens from Counsyl? |
Your primary insurance plan is typically provided by your employer and exists under your name. However, you may also have secondary insurance. For example, if your partner or family member has you listed as a dependent in his/her health insurance plan. Secondary insurance may cover any unpaid portion of a bill sent to your primary insurance plan. If you wish to add a secondary insurance plan to your Counsyl account, please email our Billing Specialists at billing@counsyl.com the following information: -Your name and date of birth -Name of secondary insurance provider -Name and date of birth of secondary insurance policyholder -Member ID (as well as Group ID if applicable) -Phone number for insurance |
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How do I pre-verify my insurance coverage? |
In keeping with our mission to make vital information accessible, Counsyl bills insurance companies a fraction of what most laboratories charge for similar tests. If you wish to obtain a precise estimate of your out-of-pocket costs, please begin by calling the member services phone number on your health insurance card. Keep your card handy, as your insurer may request your Member ID. In order to receive a cost guarantee, you will need to ask about your plan's coverage for diagnostic lab testing. |
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Is Counsyl in-network with my insurance plan? |
Counsyl is contracted as an in-network diagnostic laboratory with many national and regional insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Highmark BCBS, and United Healthcare. We accept most commercial health insurance plans and strive to keep overall costs low. The term commercial insurance describes most employer-provided health plans but may not include government plans, such as Medicaid. At Counsyl, we want to ensure that you understand the critical nature of the information you receive and the associated costs. To determine your specific insurance plan's coverage policy, please follow the instructions in How do I pre-verify my insurance coverage? |
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How much will a screen from Counsyl cost? |
Please visit our Price Estimator for an estimate of your costs using insurance for the Family Prep Screen, Inherited Cancer Screen, and Informed Pregnancy Screen. For those with insurance, the precise out-of-pocket cost will depend on: -The fraction of the total cost that your insurance covers, which varies by plan. -The amount you have already paid for healthcare expenses this year. -The contract status of your insurance provider with Counsyl. If you have further questions about what your plan covers, please see here for detailed instructions on contacting your insurer directly. |
