They tried this on me a while back. They called me and said my doctor had ordered it. I called my doctor to confirm and he said he hadn't ordered anything. Turns out what they did was call my doctor's office and asked if they could do the test and that it was free. They were talking to the nurse and she said "sure". I left instructions with my doc that he was my physician not Lincare and that they were to approve nothing like that again.mommarianne wrote:Hi, New here.
I deal with Lincare too. Did they come over to your house and drop off an overnight pulse oximeter for you to wear on your finger to check your oxygen levels? They ask the doctor if they can get this on anyone who is short of breath, or a potential oxygen client. DME companies such as Lincare can not perform the test themselves for conflict of interest, so they have to use an outside source such as Instant Diagnostics, etc.
Also, if you can't afford your bill, ask them if you can fill out a financial hardship form. If you qualify, lincare will pay the cost your insurance doesn't cover.
Hope this helps!
Randy