ABOUT
OUR FEES
Your
fee is based on the time spent with you during
your visit, complexity of your medical condition,
and any treatment that is provided. But proper
attention to your care also requires additional
time spent beyond that when you are in the
office. Such time may be used to:
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Create
or maintain your permanent medical record
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Review,
interpret, and document all lab test results
and communicate those results, orally or
in writing, to you
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Review
current X-ray or CT scan reports, compare
them with repeat or previous scans , and,
when studies are abnormal, consult with
the radiologist
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Prepare
and mail consultation reports and letters
suggesting patients come in for a follow-up
visit
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Consult
via phone or letter your case with referring
or consulting physicians and other health
care providers
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Prepare
referral letters to additional specialists,
as needed
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Prepare
patient education materials
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Conduct
medical research relevant to your case
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Communicate
with pharmacies about your prescription(s)
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Complete
insurance claim forms
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Follow-up
and appeal rejected and denied insurance
claims on your behalf
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Conduct
utilization review negotiations with hospitals
and insurance companies
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Review
and manage hospital records
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Draft
letters of necessity to obtain medical services
or prescriptions that you need
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Arrange
for hospital admission and follow-up consultations
with nurses, attending physicians, and house
staff
