Billing Questions @TCI

[Guest guest]

To all, Over the course of the last couple of days there has been much

discussion, and speculation as to billing procedures at TCI. In

particular policy in regards to a new patient visit seems to have gained

the most attention. A new patient upon their intial visit to TCI is

required to pay a one time charge of 550.00, toward the out of network

neurological portion of their visit. This is the ONLY charge associated

with the visit; this is not as some have termed it a deposit. Depending

on the individual insurance coverage of the patient this may be a

reimbursable event. If you have out of network benefits we will provide

you with a documentad bill for submittal to your carrier. You may be

reimbursed according to the guidelines of your plan. The rest of the

visit is billed directly to your insurance by the staff at TCI. This is

not an unusual practice as many offices use the same procedure. As

anyone who has been to TCI can testify there is never a time restraint

with a visit to Dr.Bolognese; one to two hours spent with Dr.B is as

they say " priceless " , this a man who gives tirelessly of himself day

after day on behalf of the well being of his patients. I hope this

begins the process of clearing up the confusion in this matter, if there

are any lingering questions please contact myself,

rroberti@...,, or Mr.Ed Randazzo, our billing

coordinator, erandazzo@..., . Please contact us

directly in the future to avoid misinformation and needless worry, and

speculation. Thank You, Rich

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