Patient Financial Policy
We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to you and regard your complete understanding of our financial policies as an essential element of your care and treatment. If you have any questions, please discuss them with our front office staff or supervisor.
Patients who carry health insurance should remember that professional services are rendered and charged to the patient and not the insurance companies. Your insurance is a personal contract between you and your insurance company. If you would like us to file your claim for you, please provide your card to the receptionist. Without your card or proof of insurance, your claims can not be filed. Payment is due in full on the date of service unless other arrangements have been made or we have a contract stating otherwise with your insurance company. We accept cash, check, Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
All health plans are not the same and do not cover the same services. In the event your health plan determines a service to be "not covered", or you do not have authorization, you will be responsible for the complete charge. We will attempt to verify benefits for some specialized services; however, you remain responsible for charges to any service rendered.
Past due accounts are subject to collection proceedings. All fees including, but not limited to collection fees, attorney fees and court fees shall become your responsibility in addition to the balance due this office.
There is a service fee of $25 for all returned checks. Your insurance company does not cover this fee.
There is a service fee of $45 for missed appointments. 24 hour notification is required for cancellations and modification.
You must inform the office of all insurance changes, authorization, and referral requirements. In the event the office is not informed, you will be responsible for any charges denied.
There are certain surgical procedures that require pre-payment. You will be informed in advance if your procedure is one of those. In that event, payment will be due one week prior to the surgery.
I hereby authorize payment directly to the Institut Podiatrique for the surgical and or medical benefits, if any, otherwise payable to me for services. I understand that I am financially responsible for the charges not covered by my insurance.
I authorize the Institut Podiatrique Specialists to release any information, for insurance purposes, required in the course of my treatment.