Insurance, Financial and Billing Policies
Financial Policy
The Clarkson Heart Center participates with most major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
You may contact our billing office to confirm in-network participation with your insurance company.
Payment for service is required at the time of service if health insurance is not provided.
We will file as a courtesy to “share plans;” however, payment will be required at the time of service.
Our billing team can be reached during regular office hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday @ 402-552-2320, option 3. Fax number: 402-522-2330
Insurance
Clarkson Heart Center participates with Medicare, Medicaid (NE & IA), Tricare and most major insurance plans. Please check with our office or your insurance carrier to confirm whether we are contracted with your specific policy.
Co-payment
Specialist co-payment amounts are due and payable upon each visit prior to service.
Deductible
If your annual deductible amount has not been satisfied when services are provided, a member of our business team may discuss with you what will be owed privately after insurance has been billed.
Private Pay
If health insurance information is not provided or if it is determined that Clarkson Heart Center is not a participating provider with your insurance policy, payment in full must be paid at the time of service. If you belong to a medical share plan, we will file your claim as a courtesy for your reimbursement, but payment in full must be paid at the time of service.
Estimate of Costs
If you would like an estimate of private costs prior to receiving service please contact our billing team.
Patient Statements
Statements are mailed monthly after insurance has processed a claim. It is expected that statement amounts due will be paid in full within 30 days of receipt, unless a payment plan is noted on the account.
Payment on Account
Return check or credit card payment in the envelope provided with your statement.
Call our office @ 402-552-2320, opt 3 to pay by debit or credit card.
Payment Forms Accepted - cash, check debit or credit card.
Payment Plans
If Clarkson Heart Center agrees to a recurring payment plan, we require that a debit/credit card be placed on file with our office. Payments will be automatically processed on the day of your choosing.
Delinquent Accounts
Past-due balances will be reviewed and may be forwarded to an outside collection agency. Patients accounts that have been forwarded for collection will be required to pay the balance in full or have an agreeable payment plan in place prior to future appointments being scheduled.
Returned Checks
A $35.00 fee will be added to your account if a check is returned for insufficient funds.
Please note: Clarkson Heart Center is a private clinic and does not participate in Nebraska Medicine’s financial aid program.