Every day new insurance companies are forming and present companies are changing. Consequently, it is impossible for us to know exactly what your insurance company will cover.
Please check with your insurance carrier so you will be aware of your coverage regarding office visits, x-rays, lab tests, emergency visits, procedures, etc. It is to your benefit to be well informed to prevent having to pay for a service that may have been covered if you had a referral, prior authorization, second opinion, etc.
- 1). If you fail to obtain a referral or prior authorization needed, you will be responsible for the service rendered
- 2). If you do not inform us of any insurance changes, you will be responsible for the service rendered.
- 3). If your insurance plan does not cover services that are rendered, you will be responsible for those services.
- 4). You are responsible for all co-pays and deductibles.
- 5). If you have no insurance, you are totally responsible for all services rendered
- 6). You may talk to us about payment plan arrangements.
Our practice may use and disclose your protected health information in order to obtain reimbursement for your healthcare services. This includes, among others; billing, claims management, collection activities, verification of insurance coverage/benefits, and pre-certification of services. Additional information of use and disclosure is described in our notice of privacy practices provided and posted.
I certify that the information I have reported with regard to my insurance coverage is correct and request the payment from my insurance company to be made directly to Shores Rheumatology (or the party who accepts assignment).