FINANCIAL POLICY
Commercial/Indemnity Subscribers:
For Office Services:
Payment is expected as services are rendered unless prior financial arrangements have been made. A receipt will be provided for you which can also be used for submission to any secondary insurance or health care accounts you may have.
For Surgical Services:
Our office will submit surgical fees to your health insurance carrier.
HMO & PPO Patients:
It is impossible for the staff to know everything about your health insurance coverage; they are often tailored to suit the needs of the employer. If you require a referral, you are responsible for obtaining one prior to your visit. If you require a referral, and are seen by the physician without one, you will be responsible for any charges. Please read the information booklet provided to you by your health insurance carrier.
In order to submit charges for services rendered, you will need to provide a referral from your primary physician, if required, copies of your health insurance and identification cards. Copay, if you have one, is required for each visit.
Medicare & Medicare HMO Patients:
We are participating providers for Medicare, therefore, you are responsible only for deductibles and the 20% co-insurance. If your primary or secondary health insurance carrier is an HMO, you will need to provide referrals from your primary physician. We will need copies of your health insurance identification cards.
Cancellation Policy:
As a courtesy and in order to accommodate all our patients, we ask that you give 24 hour notice for cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment.
A $35 fee will be charged for failure to comply with this request for regularly scheduled appointments. A $50 fee will be charged for an orthotic cast that is missed.
Durable Medical Equipment:
Please be advised that insurance companies have been giving out misinformation regarding all durable medical equipment including the following: Orthotics, Braces, Splints, etc…
Please assume that unless you have a written document from your insurance company, you are financially responsible for the device.
Although our office may file insurance forms, you understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are covered for the services rendered. If your insurance company does not pay such bills, for any reason, you understand and agree that you are liable for the payment in full.
Any bill not paid within thirty (30) days after it is sent, shall be charged an administrative fee of $5 per month on the outstanding balance until paid or financial arrangements are made. In the event it becomes necessary for us to send the claim to collections, there will be an additional administrative charge of $50.
Your signature below indicates:
1. You understand and accept our policy of assignment of insurance benefits.
2. You realize that non covered services will be billed directly to you as well as deductibles, co-insurance amounts.
3. You attest to the accuracy and completeness of the medical insurance coverage information given.
4. You authorize this office to release medical information necessary to process your claims and appeals.
5. You authorize payment of medical benefits to our office.
6. There is a returned check fee of $35.00
7. You understand that having insurance does not guarantee payment.
I have read and fully understand this agreement.