We are pleased to offer telemedicine services which we deem to be an essential treatment option for patients who are seeking care from outside the local area. We highly recommend that you contact your insurance contractor to independently confirm they cover offered services and your scheduled provider. Each plan has specific carve-outs, so you must confirm benefits, eligibility, co-pays, and deductibles. You are responsible for payment if your insurance contractor denies coverage.
Insurances Accepted*
Insurances Accepted*
*Posted plans are accepted by most Bridges Psychiatry providers; but we recommend you independently confirm your scheduled provider is covered by your contracted insurance carrier.
*Bridges Psychiatry is participating but out of network for Humana Military Tricare.
*By most providers. Please confirm that your scheduled provider accepts your insurance plan(s). You are ultimately responsible for ensuring your insurance benefits, deductibles, mental health coverage and eligibility.
Financial Arrangements
We typically accept the assignment of your insurance benefits and file health care claims directly with your insurer on your behalf. Payment of applicable copays, deductibles, and amounts not covered by your primary insurer is required at the time services are rendered. Payment may be made by cash, credit, or debit card. There is a $50 service charge for credit card chargebacks and/or returned checks. Patients (or sponsors) are required to maintain an active credit card on file and sign a Financial Acceptance Agreement that authorizes Bridges Psychiatry Associates the right to charge your credit card for any balance due.
Fee Schedules
Rates/fees vary depending on the type of service, the individual provider, and the terms of your insurance plan. We charge the credit card on file for unpaid fees, fees not paid by your insurance, and Late-cancel/No-show fees. We will send bills that remain unpaid over 90 days to collections. Fee-for-service rates for physicians/APRNs/PAs range ($250-500) for new patients and ($150-300) for follow-ups. Legal proceedings ($700/hour). Fee for service rates for (MA/Ph.D.) counselors range ($150-200) for new clients and 60-minute sessions and ($135-150) for 45-minute sessions.
Pay Your Bill
Active patients must maintain an updated credit card on file. Patients can call (803) 339-1563 to pay over the phone or via ClearGage. For telemedicine services, we automatically run credit cards for charges not covered by insurance (i.e., copays, deductibles, fees) on the day prior or the morning of your scheduled appointment. For in-person services, we run charges for costs not covered by insurance the morning of your scheduled appointment. Please provide advanced notice via the Portal if you would like to change your method of payment or if you require a superbill.
Late-cancel/No-show Fees
Scheduled appointments are time reserved for you, and you are responsible for payment if you Late-cancel/No-show. We respect our clinicians’ and administrators’ time and are therefore very strict about late cancellations and no-shows. If you cancel a scheduled appointment with at least 24 business hours’ notice, you will not be charged. If you miss an appointment or late cancel (i.e. with less than 24 business hours’ notice) you will be charged the listed Late-cancel/No-Show fee. Your insurance carrier will not cover this fee. You must cancel during business hours on the weekday day prior or earlier to avoid the fee. Monday appointments must be canceled during business hours on the Friday before or earlier to avoid the fee. If you are more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled appointment, you will be charged the listed Late-cancel/No-show fee and asked to reschedule. We understand that there are emergencies, and as such, if you miss an appointment due to a documented medical emergency, you will not be charged. If you cannot make your appointment in person, we encourage you to request a virtual visit during your scheduled time so you can receive timely care and avoid the fee. Late-cancel/No-show fees for MDs ($100-300) and Master/Ph.D. level therapists ($100-150).
Medical Records Copy Fee
Records requests received from another licensed provider will be provided free of charge with a signed records release. If records are requested by the patient or the patient’s designated representative, then a fee for each request shall be assessed depending on applicable laws. If a narrative summary of the medical record is requested, a reasonable professional fee charged by a physician for record review and summary preparation will be assessed.
Form/Letter Fees
If you are a long-term established patient, your provider may agree to assist you with completing a form (e.g. disability) or writing a letter (e.g. Emotional Support Animal). Some providers have a policy that disability determinations need to be done via representatives of insurance companies or governmental agencies. We do not see patients for the sole purpose of filling out forms or writing letters. You must already be established with our practice and consistent in medical treatment for at least 3-6 months. A signed authorization to release medical records to the insurance company is typically required. Fees for Forms/Letters are not covered by insurance companies. An out-of-pocket professional fee for record review and summary preparation will be assessed.
Financial
Arrangements
Arrangements
We typically accept the assignment of your insurance benefits and file health care claims directly with your insurer on your behalf. Payment of applicable copays, deductibles, and amounts not covered by your primary insurer is required at the time services are rendered. Payment may be made by cash, credit, or debit card. There is a $50 service charge for credit card chargebacks and/or returned checks. Patients (or sponsors) are required to maintain an active credit card on file and sign a Financial Acceptance Agreement that authorizes Bridges Psychiatry Associates the right to charge your credit card for any balance due.
Fee Schedules
Rates/fees vary depending on the type of service, the individual provider, and the terms of your insurance plan. We charge the credit card on file for unpaid fees, fees not paid by your insurance, and Late-cancel/No-show fees. We will send bills that remain unpaid over 90 days to collections. Fee-for-service rates for physicians/APRNs/PAs range ($250-500) for new patients and ($150-300) for follow-ups. Legal proceedings ($700/hour). Fee for service rates for (MA/Ph.D.) counselors range ($150-200) for new clients and 60-minute sessions and ($135-150) for 45-minute sessions.
Pay Your Bill
Active patients must maintain an updated credit card on file. Patients can call (803) 339-1563 to pay over the phone or via ClearGage. For telemedicine services, we automatically run credit cards for charges not covered by insurance (i.e., copays, deductibles, fees) on the day prior or the morning of your scheduled appointment. For in-person services, we run charges for costs not covered by insurance in the morning of your scheduled appointment. Please provide advanced notice via the Portal if you would like to change your method of payment or if you require a superbill.
Late-cancel/No-show Fees
Scheduled appointments are time reserved for you, and you are responsible for payment of that time if you Late-cancel/No-show. We respect our clinicians’ and administrators’ time and are therefore very strict about late cancellations and no-shows. If you cancel a scheduled appointment with at least 24 business hours’ notice, you will not be charged. If you miss an appointment or late cancel (i.e. with less than 24 business hours’ notice) you will be charged the listed Late-cancel/No-Show fee. Your insurance carrier will not cover this fee. You must cancel during business hours on the weekday day prior or earlier to avoid the fee. Monday appointments must be canceled during business hours on the Friday before or earlier to avoid the fee. If you are more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled appointment, you will be charged the listed Late-cancel/No-show fee and asked to reschedule. We understand that there are emergencies, and as such, if you miss an appointment due to a documented medical emergency, you will not be charged. If you cannot make your appointment in person, we encourage you to request a virtual visit during your scheduled time so you can receive timely care and avoid the fee. Late-cancel/No-show fees for MDs ($100-300) and Master/Ph.D. level therapists ($100-150).
Medical Records Copy Fee
Records requests received from another licensed provider will be provided free of charge with a signed records release. If records are requested by the patient, or the patient’s designated representative, then a fee for each request shall be assessed depending on applicable laws. In addition, if a narrative summary of the medical record is requested, a reasonable professional fee charged by a physician for record review and summary preparation will be assessed.
Form/Letter Fees
If you are a long-term established patient, your provider may agree to assist you with completing a form (e.g. disability) or writing a letter (e.g. Emotional Support Animal). Some providers have a policy that disability determinations need to be done via representatives of insurance companies or governmental agencies. We do not see patients for the sole purpose of filling out forms or writing letters. You must already be established with our practice and consistent in medical treatment for at least 3-6 months. A signed authorization to release medical records to the insurance company is typically required. Fees for Forms/Letters are not covered by insurance companies. An out-of-pocket professional fee for record review and summary preparation will be assessed.
