Thank you for selecting Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants. P.C. (the "Practice") for your healthcare needs. To help you understand your financial responsibilities in relation to your medical care, we would like to summarize our Practice Financial Policies.
At time of service, patients are expected to provide identification and, if insured, a current insurance card. Patients are financially responsible for all services provided by IGIC.
FOR ALL INSURANCES
Please review your benefits summary with your insurance company to understand your coverage
REFERRALS FROM YOUR PCP
If your plan requires a referral from your primary care physician, it’s YOUR responsibility to obtain it prior to your scheduled appointment.
PARTICIPATING INSURANCES
We accept most insurances, call our office to confirm if we accept yours. All copays are due at the time of your appointment
OUT OF STATE INSURANCES
Payment in full may be required at the time of your visit. As a courtesy, we will bill your insurance.
NON-COPAYMENT PLANS (MASSHEALTH/MEDICARE)
If your plan does not require a copay and we accept your plan, you are responsible for any deductible and balances that your plan indicates on the explanation of benefits.
PARTICIPATING LABORATORIES
We recommend checking with your insurance company regarding any limitation in your coverage for lab services.
- Quest Diagnostic
- Lowell General Hospital
- Saints Memorial Hospital
- Lawrence General Hospital
- Circle Health
All procedures done at the NORTHEAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER: pathology specimens will be sent to Quantum Pathology.
*Please note that our preferred lab for all blood work is QUEST DIAGNOSTICS.
METHOD OF PAYMENT ALLOWED
Cash, Check, VISA or Mastercard
*RETURNED CHECK FEE IS $25.00*
MISSED APPOINTMENTS
Please make every effort to cancel your appointment at least 48 hours in advance, there is a rescheduling fee of $50.00
ACCOUNT BALANCES AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES
You are responsible for timely payment of your account. IGIC reserves the right to reschedule or deny a future appointment on delinquent accounts.
SELFPAY/ OUT OF POCKET
- New patient visits and follow up visits: $100 - $250
- Physical Therapy Initial Evaluations: $200
- Physical Therapy Treatment: $150
- Colonoscopy/Endoscopy: $430 - $500
- Flex Sigmoidoscopy: $325
- Overstitch: $900
- Hemorrhoid Banding: $315
- Anorectal Manometry: $900
- Capsule Endoscopy: $900
*AMOUNTS DO NOT INCLUDE FACILITY OR ANESTHESIOLOGY FEES*
- I understand and agree that insurance policies are an agreement between an insurance company and myself.
- I authorize IGIC to submit claims and required treatment information to my insurance companies, Medicare, and/or other third party programs for my care, and receive payments directly.
- I authorize IGIC to furnish information to insurance companies concerning my illness and treatments.
- I agree that in the event that the patient lacks capacity, the patient's parent, legal guardian or accompanying adult will be financially responsible.