Pricing

This is the amount of money you pay before receiving treatment or services. A co-pay is not included in the deductible. It will vary, depending on the insurance provider and plan. Our office typically collects payment for the "specialist" co-pay unless insurance processes the claim otherwise.

If a mental health provider is contracted with an insurance company to provide services to their enrollees, they are considered “in-network.”

Defined by individual insurance companies, this term refers to providers who are not in a contract with the insurance company.

The amount you must pay on your own before your insurance plan kicks in.

An Explanation of Benefits is a statement sent by a health insurance company to covered individuals explaining what medical treatments and/or services were billed to the insurance company, how they were processed, and the payment amount the insurance provider and patient are responsible for. It is not a bill but rather an explanation of how a medical benefit was applied to a particular healthcare service.

For patients covered by multiple insurance plans, it is important to understand which insurance company to bill for which services.

This is when you must check with your insurance provider first to certify that your plan covers a specific treatment.

The amount you pay your insurance company to receive health coverage. It is usually paid on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

This designation refers to individuals who pay for their own services instead of submitting claims to their insurance providers.

This itemized form describes all pertinent information, including procedure codes (CPT) and diagnosis codes (ICD-10).