As a patient of Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) explaining how much your medical care will cost if you’re uninsured or you choose not to file a claim with your insurance company. Under the No Surprises Act, all healthcare providers are now required to provide GFEs to patients meeting the requirements stated above.
You have the right to receive a GFE for the total expected cost of any non-emergency medical items or services.
The GFE only includes the office exam, x-rays, and standard injections. This is an estimate and does not mean that all three services will be provided.
You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a GFE before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute it.
We will make every effort to ensure your GFE is as accurate as possible.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or how to dispute your bill, visit the SouthernBone.com or call (334) 784-0299