Good Faith Estimate.
Dr. Tatum is committed to supporting your rights as a patient and providing transparent information about the cost of your medical care
1. Cost Estimates: To ensure accuracy and personalized care, Dr. Tatum provides detailed cost estimates within the secure patient portal. Once you have registered and accessed the portal, you will find comprehensive information about Dr. Tatum’s fees and receive payment options prior to scheduling an appointment.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: While Dr. Tatum does not directly accept insurance, you may be eligible for reimbursement by your insurance provider. Upon request, Dr. Tatum will provide you with a detailed invoice, known as a superbill, which includes all necessary information for insurance claims. You can submit this superbill to your insurance company for potential reimbursement according to your plan's out-of-network benefits.
3. Payment Options: Dr. Tatum offers convenient payment options for services and accepts cash payments, as well as credit and debit cards. Detailed payment instructions will be provided through our patient portal.
4. Additional Fees: In certain cases, additional fees may apply for specialized assessments, reports, or extended consultations. Dr. Tatum will discuss these fees with you during your appointment and provide a comprehensive breakdown of any additional costs within the patient portal.
5. Billing and Invoicing: Invoices will be generated through our secure patient portal. You will have access to itemized statements detailing the services rendered and payments made. Please ensure that any outstanding balances are settled promptly to facilitate future appointments.
6. Privacy and Data Security: Dr. Tatum prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal information. For more information on how we handle and protect your data, please refer to Dr. Tatum’s privacy policy.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services before those items or services are provided. While it is not possible for a provider to know, in advance, how many sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, the notice will provide an estimate of the cost of services provided. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. You can ask for a Good faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service, and you can expect to receive it in a timely fashion. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. The initiation of the dispute will not affect the quality of services provided to you.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.