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Who should ask
Ask about a Good Faith Estimate if you are uninsured, self-pay, not using insurance for a service, or comparing out-of-pocket costs before scheduling care.
Good Faith Estimate
Good Faith Estimate information for uninsured and self-pay patients.
Patients who do not have insurance or choose not to use insurance may have rights to receive a Good Faith Estimate for expected charges before scheduled care. The office can help direct billing questions to the right person before treatment decisions are finalized.
Key points
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What an estimate can and cannot do
An estimate helps patients understand expected charges for scheduled items or services. It is not a guarantee that every possible service, facility fee, anesthesia charge, imaging cost, or outside provider cost will be identical.
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What to prepare
Have your insurance status, requested service, appointment timing, procedure questions, and any facility or surgery planning information ready when you call.
Official resources
Use official sources for current regulatory details.
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