Financial Policy- General Consent & Release:
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: You are responsible to supply our staff with your insurance ID cards. It will automatically file the claim for you; however, you are responsible for any deductible or co-pay due at the time of service as described by your insurance policy. If any of the procedures performed here are not covered under your plan, you will be financially responsible for full payment. You hereby guarantee payment in full to Highland Park Medical Associates, P.A. for all charges for serves rendered and/or charges exceeding third party payments (except when prohibited by law or under contract). You also authorize Highland Park Medical Associates, P.A. to release to government agencies insurance carriers and other who may be financially liable for the services, all information necessary to pre-authorize services, determine medical necessity and/or the extent or amount of liability and challenge denials of medical necessity. You hereby assign all amounts payable for services rendered to Highland Park Medical Associates, P.A.. You understand that this constitutes a waiver of confidentiality under 42 C > F.R. part 2 (drug and alcohol records) and N.J.S.A. 26: 5c-1 et seq. (FTW and AIDS records) and that this authorization is revocable, except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance thereon and will otherwise remain in force indefinitely in order to effectuate the purpose for which it is given. It is your responsibility to understand which insurance plans SMG participates with. The bill is your responsibility. Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. Our office is not a part of the contract. We are happy to file your claim for you directly with you insurance company; however, the ultimate responsibility for payment is yours. You certify that the information given to you in applying for payment under the Title XVIII of the Social Security Act is correct. You authorize any holder of medical or other information to release to the Social Security Administration or its intermediaries or carries the information necessary for this or related to the Medicare claim. You request that payment of authorize benefits be made on your behalf. You hereby request and consent to, examination and treatment (including lab procedures, diagnostic and medical/surgical) rendered by Highland Park Medical Associates, P.A. and their associates. You also consent to the removal of specimens taken by lab or pathology examination. It is your responsibility to understand which lab your insurance company affiliates with. Our office will not be held liable for services rendered to you by a non-participating lab. We accept cash, check, money order, and credit cards. There is a $25.00 fee for any returned check. Please be aware in the event your bill remains unpaid, we are forced to use a collection agency and you will be responsible for all costs associated with the process. Do not hesitate to call our office with any billing questions or concerns. Phone: (201) 703-5500. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT SHOW FOR YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT(S) WITHOUT CALLING THE OFFICE TO CANCEL/RESCHEDULE, YOU WILL BE CHARGED $25. I certify that I have read this form and understand its contents. I also acknowledge no guarantees have been made to me as to the results of exams or treatment.