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General Information
Welcome to Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, P.C.
We are here to provide you with the highest quality of orthopaedic
care available. You are encouraged to look over our site to
become better acquainted with our office procedures and services.
We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and value any
comments and/or suggestions you may have on how we may better serve
you.
Jeannine Quinn, Administrator
Office Hours
Extended office hours for your convenience:
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
by appointment.
Saturday Morning Sports Medicine Clinics:
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
August 23 through October 25,
2003
Physician Outreach Clinics
Local Hospital
Affiliations
Bryan / LGH
Medical Centers
St. Elizabeth
Regional Health Center
University of
Nebraska Student Health Center
Insurance Carriers &
Plans
Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, P.C. chooses to
participate with the following insurance carriers and plans.
If your insurance carrier is not listed, you can contact
our office to inquire about arrangements that can be made for you
to still be cared for by our physicians.
- BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Medicare of Nebraska
- Medicaid of Nebraska
- Midlands Choice (any participating carriers in network)
- Mutual of Omaha
- Mutual of Omaha Open Access
- Mutually Preferred
- United Health Care of the Midlands
- United Health Care - National Plan
- VISA & MasterCard accepted
Payment Policy
- If you are covered by Worker's Compensation:
Be sure we have your employer's full address. We will then
bill your employer for services rendered.
- If you have Medicare:
We will submit your claims for you and payment will come to us.
You will receive a monthly statement. If secondary insurance
is signed up with Medigap, you will not need to submit.
- If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield:
We will submit your claim, and insurance payment will come
directly to us.
- If you have Medicaid:
We will file your claim for services provided and accept their
payment as payment in full. You are responsible for the
co-pay, payable at time of service. You must please present
your current Medicad card each month.
- If you belong to an HMO:
You must have a signed authorization prior to being seen.
All services (office visit, x-ray, supplies) and EACH VISIT must
be authorized. You are responsible for any co-pay, payable
at time of service.
- If you are involved in litigation:
You are still responsible for payment unless other arrangements
are made.
- For all other insurances, you will need to submit your own
claim for office visit. A copy of the super bill will be
mailed to you. Simply attach this bill to your claim form.
- Statements will be mailed to you once a month. Finance
charges begin on balances over 90 days old from date of service,
amounting to 1.5% monthly charge. If your insurance carrier
does not remit full payment, the balance is your responsibility.
- If for some reason you cannot pay your bill on time, please let
us know and we will be happy to work out a payment plan for you.
- We are available to help you with any questions you might have
concerning your insurance so you may receive maximum benefit.
Medical Policies
Prescription refills: Medications may be
prescribed at the time of your visit. If future refills are
needed, you may contact our office during normal office hours.
No narcotic refills will be given over the weekend.
Work releases: If you will be off work
temporarily due to your injury, or if you will be returning to
work with limitations, please obtain a work release note prior to
leaving the office.
Disability forms: Disability forms are
completed as a courtesy to the patient. Be aware that these
may take up to a week to be completed. Please have your
portion filled out.
Results of tests (MRI, arthrogram, etc.):
Further diagnostic tests may need to be ordered. It takes
approximately three days for the results to get back to our
office. If you haven't heard from us within a week, please
call and talk to the nursing staff.
If you are scheduled for surgery: The
procedure will be explained to you at your office appointment.
You will also receive a preoperative checklist. If you
schedule over the phone, necessary information will be mailed to
you.
Precertification: Many insurances require
precertification to insure payment for surgery. This is your
responsibility.
Medical Emergencies: There is a physician
on call during all non-office hours. Calling our office
number will connect you to our answering service. They will
then direct your call as needed.
Medical Records
Patient files are a permanent part of our clinic and are kept
confidential. Medical information is released upon request
with a signed release form.
Thank You
Thanks again for choosing Nebraska Orthopaedic & Sports
Medicine, P.C. We are dedicated to providing personalized
service in an efficient, caring manner. If you have any
questions or problems regarding your medical care, billing, etc.
please do not hesitate to call. Good communication between
you and your physician is vital, so do tell us about concerns or
questions you might have. We appreciate your assistance in
helping us provide you with the very best medical care possible.
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