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OUR INSURANCE POLICY
We are happy
to prepare and submit insurance billing for patients (see specifics below).
As a
specialist in diagnostic imaging, Dr. Vlasuk is not a contracted member of any
discounted insurance networks.
Discounted reimbursement rates do not allow the high level of rapid and
expert service that Dr. Vlasuk provides.
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Better
and More Relevant Information
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In
addition to a full pathological report, Dr. Vlasuk includes
biomechanical concerns of interest to chiropractic and naturopathic
physicians. Unlike the
typical medical procedure, Dr. Vlasuk performs upright (standing) x-rays
whenever possible. Bending
views to assess spinal motion are also available.
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Dr.
Vlasuk’s reports are much more complete and contain more
clinically-relevant information than is included in a typical medical
radiology report. This often improves claims handling due to better
documentation of the patient’s problem.
Dr. Vlasuk specializes in the neuro-musculo-skeletal system.
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Excellent
Image Quality
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Film
quality and patient position receive meticulous and unfailing attention.
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Improved
Safety
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A
special high frequency x-ray generator is used, which cuts radiation
doses down at least a third – and often more – as compared to a
typical x-ray lab. Every
other radiation protection technique is zealously employed.
Patients can be assured that they are getting the lowest
possible radiation dose.
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Attention
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Faster
Service
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X-ray
patients leave our lab with their x-rays and Dr. Vlasuk’s report, so
that there is no delay in beginning treatment
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Our fees are reasonable
and in line with other facilities, but - for the above reasons - we cannot
accept the 50-60% discounts paid by many group insurance networks.
This is what
patients can expect:
Labor and Industries (on-the-job
injuries)
We handle all billing and there is no charge to patients
under the following circumstances:
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The claim must be open |
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The
accepted diagnosis must be related to the body region being x-rayed |
Patients need to arrive with their claim number and date of injury.
(Also needed is a name and address for a self-insurer,
if applicable.)
Personal Injury
(car accidents)
Patients who have PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage
do not have to pay at the time of service. We handle all billing.
Most companies pay the full amount of our bill.
A few companies discount the bill, in which case the patient is billed
for the balance. Patients need to
arrive with their full insurance information, including date of injury, claim
number, claim adjustor, and address to which the claim is to be sent.
We do not accept liens or bill the third-party insurer.
Patients without PIP coverage would be cash patients.
All other Types of Insurance
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pay in full at the time of service. We
do all the billing for patients and have the
reimbursement benefits sent
directly to the patient.
We accept cash, checks,
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Patients need chiropractic
benefits on their policy in order to receive reimbursement.
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If patients are covered
by a plan that utilizes a network of contracted providers, patients must
have “out of network” benefits in order to receive reimbursement.
This percentage of reimbursement is less than what is paid for
network providers.
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If patients are covered
by a managed plan that requires a referral from their primary care doctor,
they must be careful to obtain that referral.
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Patients need to arrive
with their full insurance information so that we can prepare their billing
for them .
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Medicare.
This is a chiropractic
facility. As such, Medicare does not pay for x-rays. We bill Medicare for patients,
so as to obtain the necessary denial, so that the bill can then be sent to
their gap insurer. Patients
need chiropractic benefits on
their gap policy in order to receive reimbursement.
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Medicaid.
We
do not deal with Medicaid (even when chiropractic benefits are available).
These would be cash patients.
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