Billing/Payment

It's important that you know the difference between a superbill and an invoice, which can also be referred to as a receipt, just like any receipt you receive when you pay for a product or a service. Basically, a superbill goes hand in hand with the use of health insurance, while an invoice/receipt goes hand in hand with the term “self-pay.” Currently, I exclusively offer self-pay options and do not accommodate health insurance. Consequently, I do not issue superbill documents. Additionally, payment for your session is run 48 hours prior to your appointment. I also have a 24 hour notice cancellation policy.

 The decision not to accommodate health insurance and a superbill provision is driven by the administrative requirements imposed by insurance companies, which can involve repetitive engagement for payment and exceed my time availability.

 In summary:

Self-pay: Refers to individuals paying for healthcare services directly out of their own pockets, regardless of whether they have insurance coverage or not. It emphasizes the patient's responsibility for covering the cost of their care independently.

 A superbill is a document used in healthcare billing that itemizes the services provided to a patient during a visit to a healthcare provider. It can include details such as the date of service, the services rendered (e.g., medical procedures, diagnostic tests), the corresponding billing codes (CPT or Current Procedural Terminology codes), the provider's information, and the patient's diagnosis codes (ICD-10 codes).

Superbills are commonly used in situations where patients are responsible for paying for healthcare services out of pocket or when seeking reimbursement from their insurance company for out-of-network services. Patients can submit the superbill to their insurance company to request reimbursement for covered services, typically after paying the provider directly at the time of service.