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The UCSD Center for Pain Medicine evaluates patients on a
referral basis only. The referrals are received via fax and mail.
HERE IS WHAT WE NEED TO SCHEDULE YOUR EVALUATION
- An approved AUTHORIZATION for the first visit from your PRIMARY
CARE PHYSICIAN and HMO (or designee). It is your responsibility to
verify that an authorization has been issued, specific to dates and to the
above listed services. It is highly recommended that you retain a copy for
your records and present a copy to the clinic staff at the time of each visit.
- Your regular office co-payment at the time of visit.
- Payment of $150 at the time of your first visit to the clinic if your
visit is not authorized by your carrier or if you assume responsibility for
all charges associated with your initial visit.
While we can offer you a first appointment as soon as you have received this
letter, you will want to allow time for the HMO authorization(s) to arrive at
the clinic so you can be certain your visits will be covered. Most HMO insurance
have strict limitations on the services we consider essential to a full pain
management evaluation.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE IS ULTIMATELY YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
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