• FWLS Combo New Patient Demographics, Insurance & History

    This is a lengthy form that tells us a lot of important information about you.. Please set aside at least 20 minutes to fill out the questions below.
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  • Sex*

  • Do you have a Primary Care or Referring Physician?*
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  • Sex
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  • Is Contact a Parent / Guardian?
  • If patient is under the age of 18, Emergency Contact should be a Parent or Guardian unless patient is an emanicipated minor.

  • Insurance Information

    Please select whether you have health insurance coverage OR if your Bariatric Surgery will be Self-Pay.
  • I have health insurance.*
  • I am Self-Pay.*
  • Primary Insurance Information

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  • Subscriber Information (if differs from patient)

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  • Secondary Insurance Information

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  • Subscriber Information below (if differs from patient)

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  • I authorize Premier Surgical Associates and Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons to verify my insurance benefits on my behalf. I know that I am ultimately responsible for obtaining and understanding all of my insurance benefits.

     

  • Today's Date*
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  • Do you have any of the following? Check all that apply.
  • Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledged:

    I have been given an opportunity to review, ask questions about and understand Premier Surgical Associates' Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information. A copy is located on premiersurgical.com and foothillsweightloss.com under Patient Paperwork. A copy is also available at the office.

     

  • Today's Date*
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  • Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC    PLEASE READ

    All charges are due at the time of service. If hospitalization or surgery is indicated, we will file your claim directly to your insurance company. Please remember that most insurance companies do not pay the full amount, and therefore, you are responsible for the balance. If there is a problem paying the balance in full, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you.

    Financial Responsibility (to be signed prior to your visit):

    I understand and commit to the following:

    1. I have recieved a copy of Premier Surgical's financial policies and have read and understand these policies.

    2. I will pay my cop-pay, deductible and co-insurance at the time of service.

    3. I will provide the most current insurance information and immediately notify Premier Surgical of changes.

    4. I surgery is required, all or a portion of my financial financial responsibility must be paid prior to surgery.

    5. I will follow my insurance company's requirements for referrals and pre-authorizations and I understand that if I fail to do so, my insurance benefits will be reduced and I will be responsible for all denied balances.

    6. I understand that I am responsible for all balances after insurance has paid.

    7. If I have no insurance, I have informed Premier Surgical and I am responsible for 100% of all balances.

    8.  A collection fee of 30% will be added to all my accounts that are turned over to collection agencies.

     

  • Today's Date*
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  • Insurance Authorization and Release:

    I request that payment of authorized benefits - inclulding Medicare, and any other government sponsored program, private insurance, and any other health plans - be made to Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC, for any services furnished by that provider. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to release to those persons or companies presenting a legitimate request for such information needed to determine these benefits or the benefits payable for related services. I authorize Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC, to act as my agent to help me obtain any required precertification as well as acting as my agent to help me obtain payment from my insurance companies. I authorize my insurance companies to give Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC, any information they require to fulfill this function. This will remain in effect until revoked in writing. A photocopy of this assignment and release is to be considered as valid as the orginal.

  • Today's Date*
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  • As of October 16, 2013, the FCC is requiring all businesses (including healthcare companies) to retrieve consent from their customers before enrolling their cell phone in auto-dialing. This includes appointment reminders, which obviously affects us.

    By including your cell phone number, you have given Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC, consent to call your cell phone for appointment reminders using our automated system.

     

  • Today's Date*
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  • Missed Appointment Policy:

    In order to provide the best care and service to our patients, we ask that you notify us 24 hours in advance to cancel and/or reschedule your office visit, ultrasound or other diagnostic test appointment. A minimum of 30 and up to 90 minutes is set aside for each appointment and your communication and compliance is much appreciated by your physician and supporting staff. Please be aware that if 24 hours notice is not recieved a fee of $25 may be charged to your account which must be settled before another appointment is scheduled. Please call us at 865.984.3413 if you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment. This will provide us an opportunity to reschedule your appointment to a more convenient time and avoid any additional charges on your account.

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  • FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES ONLY

    One Time Medigap Assignment and Release

  • I request that payment of the authorized Medigap benefits be made on my behalf to Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC, for services furnished to me by them. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to release it to:

     

  • Any information needed to determine these benefits to the benefits payable for related services. This will remain in effect until revoked in writing. A photocopy of this assignment and released is to be considered as valid as the original.

  • Date
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  • Patient Medical History

    Please continue and fill out the information below.
  • Please indicate the health care providers you see:

  • How did you learn about Dr. Colquitt and Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons?
  • Disease and Medical Conditions History

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  • Do you object to having blood products?*
  • Medical Conditions*
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  • GERD/reflux questions

    ______________________________________________________________If you have no reflux symptoms, you can skip this section
  • Reflux questionnaire (based on previous week)*
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  • GERD-Health Related Quality of Life instrument (GERD-HRQL)

    Scale:

    • No symptoms = 0
    • Symptoms noticeable, but not bothersome = 1
    • Symptoms noticeable and bothersome, but not every day = 2
    • Symptoms bothersome every day = 3
    • Symptoms affect daily activities = 4
    • Symptoms are incapacitating, unable to do daily activities = 5
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  • How satisfied are you with your present GERD condition?
  • Sleep Apnea

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  • Do you snore loudly? Louder than talking or loud enough to be heard through closed doors*
  • Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?*
  • Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep?*
  • Is your neck circumference ( shirt neck size) greater than 16 inches?*
  • Do you use a CPAP or BiPAP machine?*
  • Diabetes

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  • Is your blood sugar under control? (A1c < 7%)?
  • Do you use Insulin?
  • Surgery History

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  • Have you had any previous surgeries?*
  • Have you had more than 1 previous surgeries?*
  • Please list ALL your previous surgeries including dates.
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  • Have you had Bariatric Surgery?*
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  • Where there any complications?
  • Allergies

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  • Do you have any known drug allergies?*
  • Please list allergies:
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  • Latex allergy?*
  • Iodine allergy?*

  • Prescription Card Information

    ______________________________________________________________If you do not have a prescription card in hand, please contact your pharmacy for the info below.
  • Medications

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  • Are you currently taking any medication?*
  • Are you more than 1 medication currently?*
  • Please list ALL medications you are currently taking.*
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  • Family History

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  • Family History (check all diseases that apply)*
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  • Social History

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  • Smoking or Vaping?*
  • Do you you drink alcohol?*
  • Illicit or recreational drug use?*
  • Social Determinants of Health

    Your health is influenced by factors in your daily life - such as where you live, work, and whether you have access to enough food or reliable transportation. These factors are known as Social Determinants of Health. We ask about them to identify any challenges you may face and connect you with helpful resources. This information allows us to support your recovery after surgery and promote your long-term health.
  • What is your living situation today?*
  • Think about the place you live. Do you have problems with any of the following? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY*
  • Within the past 12 months, you worried that your food would run out before you got money to buy more.*
  • Within the past 12 months, the food you bought just didn't last and you didn't have money to get more.*
  • In the past 12 months, has lack of reliable transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work or from getting things needed for daily living?*
  • In the past 12 months has the electric, gas, oil, or water company threatened to shut off services in your home?*
  • How often does anyone, including family and friends, insult or talk down to you?*
  • How hard is it for you to pay for the very basics like food, housing, medical care, and heating? Would you say it is:*
  • Limitations / Disabilities

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  • Disabled?*
  • Do you follow any religious or cultural rules that influence what or how you eat?*
  • Weight History

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  • Enter height 

  • Weight*
  • Have you seen a dietitian?

  • Review of Symptoms
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  • On a scale from 1-5, check the number that best describes you or your situation.*
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  • Exercise history (be honest!)*
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  • Nutrition Screening Evaluation

    ______________________________________________________________ Please check any programs, medications, or diets in the list below that you have previously tried to lose weight.
  • List of Popular Diets *
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  • Psychiatric History

    _____________________________________________________________________ Please list any psychological or psychiatric treatments received in the past.
  • Your Personal Statement

    Please write about personal downside of being overweight or obese, and why you want to have bariatric surgery. This can be related to health, pain, embarrassment, or other events. The writing provides personal insight into personal barriers and gateways that influence lifestyle change.
  • Today's Date*
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  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this information. Now, please click SUBMIT to send your form to our Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons office!

     

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