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Importance of Using Participating Labs
EmblemHealth·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth providers must refer EmblemHealth members to participating laboratories, specifically Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp. Providers without accounts at these labs must establish one using the provided contact information.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must ensure all EmblemHealth members are referred only to participating laboratories (Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp). Providers without accounts must establish one by calling Quest at 866-697-8378 or Labcorp at 888-522-2677 or emailing nenewaccounts@labcorp.com. Update referral processes to verify lab participation before ordering tests to prevent claim denials.