I received a bill for pathology services when I had surgery. Why did this happen and isn?t it covered as part of the surgery?
Although each case is unique, you probably had tissue removed by the surgeon and it was sent to the laboratory for examination. The tissue is processed so that a pathologist can review microscopic stained sections to determine if any abnormalities are present. Specialists, such as pathologists, who provide consultative services to other physicians are required to bill separately for services provided to patients as part of an inpatient admission.
