4. PAYMENT AT TIME OF SERVICE POLICY
As a standard practice, this facility collects all expenses that are the responsibility of the patient at the time of service. This request for payment will include any deductible, co-pay and coinsurance amounts that apply to my visit. I understand that as a courtesy this facility will bill my insurance directly for the services I receive, but this is not a guarantee that my insurance will pay for services rendered or materials received. It is my responsibility to know my insurance benefits and coverage.
In some cases, the amount of charges is an estimate based upon information provided directly by my insurance company regarding my particular plan and eligibility and the procedures performed. However, the exact amount of all charges may not be known at the time of service as my insurance may process differently than anticipated. It is possible that additional expenses that are my responsibility may be reflected on my final statement. In such a case, the payment collected at the time of service serves as a deposit towards my final balance. Additionally, any overpayment will be promptly refunded to me after all claims have been processed by all applicable payers.
In the event that there is a past due balance on my account, it will be submitted to a collection agency, and I agree to pay all attorneys' fees and court costs incurred by this facility in the collection of my account.
I understand that if I anticipate problems paying my portion of my bill, I should let the front office know as soon as possible, so that payment alternatives may be discussed, should I qualify.
I authorize this facility and/or its agents to contact me via manual or auto-dial telephone call and/or text in order to collect any amounts I may owe, including calls and texts to my cell phone number, if I have provided that number. I also agree that any email address I have provided is my personal email address and I authorize this facility and/or its agents to contact me via that email address. I understand this facility also utilizes paperless billing as a secure way for patients to view and pay any outstanding charges and I hereby consent and agree to receive statements electronically via the email and/or cell phone number provided by me to the facility. I understand that I can opt-out of paperless billing by selecting the unsubscribe option at the bottom of the email message or by texting "stop" in response to text messages. I understand that there are some risks associated with receiving communications via text message and email because these types of communications are not always secure and can be intercepted.
5. NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have received a Notice of Privacy Practices from this facility.
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6. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have received a Notice of Non-Discrimination from this facility.