Understanding My Bill

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Covered: The service rendered is subject to the payment terms of your insurance plan; the insurance company may apply co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles. Covered does not mean the plan will pay 100% of the cost of the rendered services.

Plan paid: The amount your plan will pay to the provider directly for the services rendered. Co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles may be applied.

Cost Sharing: The “out-of-pocket” amount you would have to pay for the services rendered. Cost sharing includes co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles. All plans are different; check with your plan to determine your personal financial responsibility.

Deductible: The amount you are responsible to pay before your plan will pay. All plans are different; check with your plan to find out your personal financial responsibility.

Co-Payment: The amount due at the time of the visit. All plans are different; check with your plan to find out your personal financial responsibility.

Co-Insurance: The amount you are responsible for paying after the claim is processed. It is usually a percentage of the services rendered. All plans are different; check with your plan to find out your personal financial responsibility.

Personal Financial Responsibility: The amount you are responsible for paying after services are rendered. This amount is subject to the payment terms of your plan. Sometimes the plan pays in full, and other times the plan has cost sharing. All plans are different; check with your plan to find out your personal financial responsibility.

Yes. If your insurance information is in our billing system when the services are entered, your insurance carrier will be billed directly. However, if the information is inaccurate or incomplete, we may be unable to bill your insurance carrier. Providing us with your current billing information at the time of your visit is critical to expedite this process. Promptly notifying us of errors when you receive a bill allows us to make necessary updates and re-submit the claim to your insurance carrier in a timely fashion.

Any payments from your insurance carrier will be reflected on your statement. In addition, many insurance carriers send the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to their subscribers explaining how their medical claim was processed.

To obtain a clear understanding of your benefits and any limitations of your insurance coverage, it is best to contact your insurance carrier directly for an explanation of the way your claim was processed and/or denied. When your claim has been denied, you have the right to appeal all decisions. Check your insurance carrier website for their policies and procedures.

Once a response is received from your insurance carrier and we have confirmed the patient has a personal financial responsibility, there is additional patient liability, we will bill the patient. However, this process is dependent on when we receive a response from the insurance carrier. In addition, insurance carriers often request additional information that could delay the processing of your claim. Often on your behalf we will appeal a denial and explain all charges to help with the payment.

You are getting a bill because your account has a remaining balance due. This balance due is your responsibility. PINK Breast Center believes in providing cutting edge technology at a reasonable rate and depends on full payment in order to provide the services.

All Insurance companies will pay 100% of the cost of your annual screening digital mammogram. However, some employers self insure, and they are allowed to apply cost sharing to your annual screening digital mammogram. However, this is rare. To be certain, you can contact your carrier directly and ask specifically about your plan coverage.
Your Radiologist may ask for additional imaging. These services will be subject to the coverage terms of your plan. Co-payments, Co-insurance, and deductibles may apply.

Yes. All major insurance companies in NJ now cover 3D digital mammography. In a few cases, if you have not met your deductible for the year, you may be responsible for some of the 3D exam fee. For perspective, the Medicare rate for the 3D portion of the study is $65. The “responsible payment amount” for the 3D portion would be based on your insurance plan and carrier’s individual contracted rate. Should you have any questions, our billing staff is available to help you.

Your radiologist may ask for additional imaging, including a diagnostic digital mammogram or a breast ultrasound. Your insurance plan will always cover these services, but you may have a personal financial responsibility as a result of cost sharing. New Jersey has a breast cancer screening law to require insurers to cover additional imaging in the event you are found to have dense breast tissue, but many insurance carriers apply these costs to your deductible or copay. Visit our resources tab to read a copy of the law.

It is always a covered service when it is necessary (breast pain, dense breasts, lump, mass, discharge, abnormal digital mammogram etc.), but it depends on how it is paid. This varies based on your individual insurance carrier. Sometimes they simply pay the charge and sometimes it is applied to your deductible and you are responsible for payment. To obtain a clear understanding of your benefits and any limitations of your insurance coverage, it is best to contact your insurance carrier directly for an explanation of what is covered and what is not.

It depends on the services you are going to receive and your particular insurance policy and benefits. Screening Digital Mammograms are considered preventive care and are covered 100% by all Insurance carriers. In general, it is a good idea to review your insurance policy and benefits before receiving any medical services.

Our billing department will coordinate benefits for patients covered by more than one insurance policy, if we are given the complete information at the time of service. Primarily, we will send the bill to your insurance carrier.

We are always willing to work with our patients. We understand the high cost of healthcare in New Jersey, We live here too! We can arrange for payments on a schedule to billed to a credit or debit card. Please call and ask for a representative to assist you.

Your deductible and coinsurance amounts are determined by the insurance plan in which you are enrolled. This information should be included in your insurance benefits handbook. If you cannot find this information or have other questions, contact your insurance carrier.

PINK Breast Center offers fair cash prices to patients who do not have insurance.

Please bring your insurance card and photo ID for registration and billing. If required, you should bring in any prescription or referral or authorization form that your primary care physician has given you. This will indicate the need for the services you are requesting. No prescription or referral is needed for a screening mammogram.

It is probably because PINK Breast Center hasn’t yet been paid by your insurance carrier or it has been denied. If your insurance plan does not cover the services you received, you are financially responsible. Our billing office is available to help you with questions and if needed a payment plan.

Once your insurance carrier pays their portion of the bill, they will send you an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to show how the claim was paid. You can compare your EOB to the statement sent by PINK Breast Center. How the carrier paid the claim is based on their contract with us and their contract with you. If you feel the insurance company should have paid a higher amount, please contact them directly for resolution.