Payments and Billing

Payments for Therapy and Medically Required Testing
Payment may be made by cash, check, or debit/credit card, including Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.  When non-insurance third parties arrange to pay (in part or in full) for services, special rates may apply, but such an arrangement must be made in advance with the agency first, and then with Dr. Roberson.   Any problems regarding payments should be discussed with Dr. Roberson as soon as the problem arises.  

A copay is required at the time of service for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Great West, or Humana insurance. Insurance-based discounts are accepted only for those companies.   Full payment is generally required at the time of service when Dr. Roberson is out of network, but insurance forms can still be completed and submitted by the office staff, except for psycho-educational evaluations.  In such cases, any reimbursement from the insurance company is sent directly to the patient or family.  This should help the patient or family in obtaining possible reimbursement from their insurance or managed care company.  Remember insurance reimbursement often takes 30 to 60 days, and sometimes longer. 

Payments for Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Reports
Psycho-Educational testing is heavily educational by nature, and is not covered by insurance.   $170 is charged for the first session, including file origination, and evaluation planning.  The remaining charge is currently $1300, to be paid in two equal payments, half before testing begins, and half prior to the last session, when results are presented.  Payment may be made by cash, check, or debit/credit card, including  Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.  No insurance information is collected for psycho-educational testing, and no insurance billing is conducted. 

Also see: http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/34016