Navigating Your Insurance Options for Cosmetic Procedures
Before scheduling your plastic surgery, it’s crucial to understand how your health insurance may help cover the costs.
Insurance Providers We Accept
We are only in network with Medicare, unfortunately we do not accept Medicaid. We accept other commercial insurances if you have Out of Network Benefits (OON).
The Insurance Verification Process for Plastic Surgery
Most prior authorizations can take up to 7-30 business days, depending on the insurance. It is vital if you are going through insurance to submit all required paperwork at least 4 weeks prior to your procedure, so we can timely submit to your insurance.
Steps to Verify Your Insurance Coverage
- Contact your workplace benefits representative or your insurance company’s member services (the number is usually on back of your card).
- Or, please contact our office we would be more than happy to verify that info for you.
Pre-Qualifying Your Plastic Surgery Procedure: Key Questions
When you call Member Services, ask these specific questions:
- Is Dr. Russell Sassani (NPI# 1194788026) a provider in my specific plan?
- If not, does my plan offer out-of-network benefits?
- Will my plan cover this surgery?
- What are my deductible and copayment amounts?
Submitting Your Insurance Information
Forward your insurance information to [email protected] along with:
- A clear copy of your insurance card
- A legal photo identification card
- Your date of birth
Financial Responsibility and Assistance for Plastic Surgery
We collect all payment upfront if using insurance, we work off of reimbursement email [email protected] for more details.
However, we offer various options to help:
- Flexible payment plans
For your convenience, we offer financing plans through Cherry and Care Credit. Please contact our office to learn more about potential options for your procedure.
Getting a Good Faith Estimate for Your Procedure
We can provide a good faith estimate of anticipated charges within seven days. Contact us at (954) 585-3800 or [email protected] for more information.
Our Plastic Surgery Billing and Collection Procedures
To maintain transparency, here’s how we handle billing:
- We send bills for patient cost-sharing amounts.
- If bills remain unpaid, we may refer them to an attorney or collection agency.
- Collection costs may transfer to the patient.
- Late payments could impact your credit score.