2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan - Standard and Basic Option
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests
Section 5. Benefits
Section 5(a). Medical Services and Supplies Provided by Physicians and Other Healthcare Professionals
Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests
Note: For Standard Option, we state whether or not the calendar year deductible applies for each benefit listed in this Section. There is no calendar year deductible under Basic Option.
Benefit Description
Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests limited to:
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount, in addition to the Preferred coinsurance listed under this benefit.
Benefit Description
Lab, X-ray and Other Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests limited to:
- Laboratory tests (such as blood tests and urinalysis)
- Pathology services
- EKGs
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount, in addition to the Preferred coinsurance listed under this benefit.
Benefit Description
Diagnostic tests including but not limited to:
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: $40 copayment
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount in addition to the Preferred copayment listed above.
Diagnostic tests including but not limited to:
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- EEGs
- Home-based/unattended sleep studies
- Neurological testing
- Ultrasounds
- X-rays (including set-up of portable X-ray equipment)
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: $40 copayment
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount in addition to the Preferred copayment listed above.
Benefit Description
Diagnostic tests limited to:
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: $100 copayment
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount in addition to the Preferred copayment listed above.
Diagnostic tests limited to:
- Bone density tests
- CT scans/MRIs/PET scans
- Angiographies
- Nuclear medicine
- Facility-based sleep studies (prior approval required)
- Genetic testing (prior approval required)
Note: See Section 5(c) for services billed for by a facility, such as the outpatient department of a hospital.
Standard Option - You Pay
Preferred: 15% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies)
Non-participating: 35% of the Plan allowance (deductible applies), plus any difference between our allowance and the billed amount
Note: If your Preferred provider uses a Non-preferred laboratory or radiologist, we will pay Non-preferred benefits for any laboratory and X-ray charges.
Basic Option - You Pay
Preferred: $100 copayment
Note: You pay 30% of the Plan allowance for agents, drugs, and/or supplies administered or obtained in connection with your care.
Participating/Non-participating: You pay all charges (except as noted below)
Note: For services billed by Non-participating laboratories or radiologists, you pay any difference between our allowance and the billed amount in addition to the Preferred copayment listed above.