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@junebug15

Hi Teresa: I know the GA68 is available at Mayo, but unless they've changed their policy, please be aware that if you go there you may have to pay an additional fee. I talked to them before I went to Moffitt for my scan and they will tell you that they accept assignment, but that's not entirely true. They do accept assignment from Medicare, as far as what Medicare will pay them, but they do not accept assignment from Medicare for the entire fee. You are left with the balance. This happened to my mother-in-law when we took here there for some sort of scan. She was left with a residual bill. Unfortunately, we didn't understand their protocol and we were left with a hefty bill. Just wanted to make all aware of this. Be very careful if you go to Mayo that you completely understand their policy. It's a little confusing. Hope this will help to clear up some misconceptions regarding Medicare and Mayo.

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Hi @junebug15, thank you for the information. I think it might be a good idea like you said to check it out first.

Here is information about Mayo Clinic's Billing and Insurance
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance which includes information about
Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/financial-assistance
John

Hi John: I opened your site and it does say that the patient will be responsible for anything that Medicare does not cover. The problem is that they really don't explain their position fully. People with Medicare think that they are completely covered and then are hit with a big bill. Even when my husband called them, and he is fully aware of their policy, they didn't know how to explain it to him. Anyway, hope your info also will be helpful to anyone interested in Mayo. Thanks.

Joan