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I have a patient that doesn't want to use their insurance, is that legal?

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PMRNC:

--- Quote ---I am not sure if there is a law addressing this but I know I would personally want something written down just to make sure the patient didn't come back later and say that they didn't tell you not to bill their insurance.  Just something simple like "I am choosing to pay directly for these services."

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So long as the bill given to the patient matches what would have been billed to insurance, this wouldn't be an issue. HIPAA allows a patient to choose to not have their insurance billed by the provider. If a provider gives a cash discount, they give the bill to the patient to show the actual charge and the discount and paid amount. That's all the provider's office has to do. It is however a good idea for network contracted providers to have patient sign a waiver that the provider isn't responsible if patient should decide later to be reimbursed from their health plan.

juliemac713:
Does any one have a copy or sample of the waiver that they have their patient's sign that they could send to me?
j.mccarthy@advancedorthospine.com

Thank you so much for all the help.

Michele:
I emailed you.  :)

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