2018 Buchanan Hauling Benefit Guide
What is Healthcare Bluebook? Healthcare Bluebook has been selected by your employer as an added healthcare benefit to help you shop for care, compare facilities, and save money on healthcare services. Did you know that in- network prices for the same procedure can vary by over 500% depending on the facility you choose? Our web and mobile applications make it easy to save money on hundreds of the most common medical services and procedures by showing you the cost ranges in your area, and providing you with a selection of FAIR PRICE facilities. We also provide detailed information on the quality of common inpatient procedures (those that require a hospital stay). We enable you to easily identify and select a facility that has a high quality rating. What is the "FAIR PRICE?"
For services that include more than one provider, separate FAIR PRICE amounts may be shown for facility, physician and anesthesiologist. How do I find a FAIR PRICE? Finding a FAIR PRICE provider is easy using Healthcare Bluebook. Type in a search term or use the drop down menus to search for a particular service. Select the service you are looking for from the search results. Review the price range in your area and find the local FAIR PRICE for your service. Scroll down the page and review provider options for the service. Bluebook conveniently color codes all the provider options to make it easy for you to identify those providers with prices at or below the FAIR PRICE. Don't see a particular provider? You can always call and ask your provider for a price estimate based upon your insurance company rate. Compare the provider's price estimate to the Bluebook FAIR PRICE to determine whether or not the provider's price is in the fair range.
The FAIR PRICE is the amount you should reasonably expect a service or procedure to cost in your area. Bluebook FAIR PRICES are based on the actual amount paid on the claim, not the billed amount, and reflect the discounts that the health plan has negotiated with the facility.
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