I went to a doctor that took my coverage… they did all my lab work at a place that does NOT cover me. Now I owe $2000!

I recently moved to a new state and searching for a new doctor can be a pain. I had an appointment a few weeks ago with a new doctor that was in my network. During this visit, I got yearly blood work done. This is all the standards you would get when it comes to a physical, along with some STD checks too. I got my explanation of benefits claim and every single aspect of my blood work got denied.

My insurance has told me that the laboratory that did all the blood work does not work with my Anthem insurance. I don't understand how that is my fault though because I went to an office that took Anthem, which is a super common health insurance company! On top of that, I've never had it happen where I go to a doctor that takes my insurance but they work with a lab that does not. I would think that a doctor's office should know and inform you that something like this is possible because they deal with bloodwork every single day.

I am going to file an appeal. I've already contacted my doctor asking him basically what the hell (paraphrased of course).

Do you think I have a shot at getting this reversed in my favor? If so, what other steps should I be taking? Should I be going straight for an appeal through the insurance? Is there anything I gain from contacting my doctor?

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