FEES, INSURANCE, AND PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITIE
Great Basin Oral & Facial Surgery (GBOFS) is committed to providing high-quality surgical care at the most reasonable cost. We are happy to provide a pre-surgical fee estimate upon request. However, please understand that insurance coverage varies and rarely covers the full cost of surgical procedures. Insurance is designed to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses but does not eliminate them entirely.
•Understanding Your Coverage - It is my responsibility to review and understand my insurance policy, including deductibles, co-pays, annual maximums, and coverage limitations. GBOFS will submit claims on my behalf to my dental and medical insurance companies as a courtesy, but this does not guarantee coverage or payment for my procedure.
•Patient Financial Responsibility - I am responsible for all costs not covered by my insurance, including deductibles, co-payments, and any fees exceeding my plan’s annual maximum. Payment of my estimated financial responsibility is due at the time of service.
•Claim Processing & Assistance - If my insurance provider delays claim processing, the team at GBOFS may request my assistance to facilitate resolution. I understand that any overpayments received will be refunded to the appropriate party, which may be the patient, guarantor, or insurance company.
•Unpaid Balances & Late Fees - If a balance remains after insurance processing, a statement will be sent to me. Unpaid balances over 30 days will incur a 1.5% finance charge per month.
•Collections & Legal Fees - Accounts sent to collections are subject to additional charges, including up to 30% of the outstanding balance in collection agency fees. If legal action is required, I will also be responsible for any court costs, filing fees, and attorney fees.
•Returned Check Policy - A $25 fee will be charged for checks returned due to insufficient funds.
•Outside Laboratory Fees - Some procedures require the services of outside laboratories (i.e. CBCT scans, biopsy analysis). These fees are separate from my surgical costs and will be billed directly to me by the laboratory.
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