PAYMENT POLICY
Medical services are provided and billed by our Clinic. Dr. Fontenot participate in most all of the major health insurance plans in the region. Following are the health plans which she currently accept, my office will call and check benefits.
Please be aware that with any health plans, there may be deductibles and copayments for which you could be responsible.
Dr Fontenot is credentialed with the following Health Plans:
Moda
Blue Cross
Cigna
Likewise
Great West
Aetna
providence
UMR
Pacific Source
Health Net
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BILL
What billing or insurance information will I receive?
You will receive a copy of your bill. After your insurance has paid we can provide you with an updated statement for your records.
How long will it take to get things settled with the insurance company?
Generally, it takes from 45 to 60 days to obtain payment from an insurance carrier.
Why am I getting bills from physicians?
Each physician who provides professional services will send you a separate bill from his or her office. These physicians will include:
- your own physician
- other physicians who conducted tests and procedures
- consulting physicians chosen by your primary physician to read and interpret test results.
These physicians may include specialists in anesthesiology, cardiology, emergency medicine, nuclear medicine, pathology, radiology, or urodynamics. You will be responsible for paying these bills as well.
I received a notice that my insurance company has paid on my bill -- but I can't understand how they calculated their payment amount. Do you know?
If we have received any such information from your insurance company, we'll be glad to share it with you. However, for answers to any questions about insurance payments, deductibles, or co-payments, you generally need to check with your insurance company.