FEES
Initial 30 minute Consultation: Free.
Intake Session: $250 - $500* (See below) The bio-psycho-social intake session is up to 90 minutes. The goals are for me to begin to understand your history and for you to share what you need and want and for us to make a plan that feels right to both of us.
Follow-up Sessions: $160 - $320* Follow up sessions are about 55 minutes. Additional time is an option and will be billed in 15 minute increments (i.e., $40.00/15 mins). Please let me know before our session if you would like additional time so we can make that happen.
*I maintain an upward sliding Scale to help provide mental healthcare to those without the financial means to obtain these services. Any amount above the base rate goes into a separate account that helps provide care to those who need financial assistance. Please pay as high on the scale as you are able, one time or more. Just let me know and I will honor your request. If you would like to learn more, please ask, I am happy to share.
PAYMENT
I accept check, cash, or credit card at the time of your appointment.
INSURANCE
I am an Out-of-Network (OON) provider with all insurance carriers which means you pay me directly for each session as it occurs. If you would like to use your insurance provider’s out-of-network benefits to get reimbursed for some/all of the cost, I am happy to provide a Super Bill for you to submit to your insurance provider.
Want to use Out-of-Network benefits? Here’s how to contact your insurance provider:
—Have your insurance card at the ready.
—Have pen/pencil and paper handy. Or whatever device(s) that work well for you to record and keep up with medical insurance info.
—Call the designated phone number on your insurance card.
—Speak with a staff member who can tell you about your Out-of-Network outpatient mental healthcare benefits.
—Write down the date of your call along with the name of the staff person(s) you spoke with. Ask for and write down the call confirmation number, too.
BASIC QUESTIONS
—Ask: Do I Have Out-of-Network benefits for outpatient mental health care?
—If yes, then ask: What is my annual out-of-network deductible? Ask them if you have already met the OON deductible this year, and if not, how much remains before the insurance company begins reimbursing you for your OON costs.
—Ask: What amounts do my OON benefits pay for these codes?: 90791, 90837, 90847, 90846.
—Ask: Is there an OON out-of-pocket maximum? If so, how much is it, and how much does insurance pay if you meet that maximum. You could also ask how much you’ve paid toward your OON out-of-pocket maximum.
—Ask: How do I file OON claims? What do they require in order for you to access your OON benefits (I.e., Super Bill, claim form, etc.). Find out where and how to send the request for reimbursement (e.g., physical address, email address, fax number). I also would ask which method they prefer, and I would ask when you should expect to receive payment following each claim you file.
—Ask them if there is anything else that would be helpful for you to know regarding filing for OON benefits.
That should get you solid, useful info from your insurance company! If not, let me know.
Then let me know the frequency you would prefer for the Super Bills (e.g., monthly, bi-monthly, etc.) and we will make it happen.
Out of Network (OON) Recap: You pay me in full for each appointment, you get a Super Bill from me at the frequency you prefer, you file OON claims with your insurance company, you receive money back from your insurance company that is yours to use as you wish. Bravo!
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