The CDL can bill the laboratory submitting the specimen, the patient's insurance (including Medicaid), or the patient. Please contact Barbara Kovacich at 206-543-0459 with billing inquiries. Please contact Karla Thornton at 206-520-5349 (email: kthornton@uwp.washington.edu) with all Medicaid questions.
To bill INSTITUTION
The CDL will bill the referring institution for the entire cost of the test ordered.
Invoices are generated upon completion of testing.
Payment terms are Net 30 from the date of invoice.
Payment may be made by an institution check, money order or by Visa or MasterCard credit card as instructed on the invoice.
To bill PATIENT INSURANCE
All information in the “Insurance Billing” section of the Requisition Form must be completed.
A clear copy of both the front and back of the patient's insurance card must be submitted with the Requisition Form and specimen.
It is required that pre-authorization be obtained from the insurance company before the test order is submitted. Patient should verify their benefits and if CDL is a covered provider.
To bill MEDICAID
For Medicaid billing, please include:
- A pre-authorization letter from Medicaid, with the effective dates of coverage
- Medicaid claims address
- Copy of Card
- Letter of necessity from referring physician
To bill PATIENT
Patients may pay for tests using a credit card, money order, or personal check submitted with the Requisition Form and specimen. For international orders, all payments must be in U.S. dollars.
INTERNATIONAL BILLING
Pre-payment for international samples is required. Click HERE for a wire transfer payment instructions.