Insurance
Payment is due at the time of service. Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic does not participate with any insurance networks. I do not accept or bill insurance and/or any third party carrier for payment.
All patients are considered "self-pay".
Medicare
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic does not participate with Medicare and does not accept assignment. Medicare patients are considered "self pay" If requested, we will submit claims to Medicare on the patient's behalf. The beneficiary would be reimbursed for the portion of the charges for which Medicare is responsible.
Your Medicare coverage of chiropractic care is limited. They will only pay for the chiropractic adjustment (manipulative treatment) when it meets Medicare’s rules. There are three categories of Medicare services: 1) non-covered 2) always-covered, and 3) perhaps-covered.
NON-COVERED SERVICES
According to existing Medicare law, most of the available services in my office are NON-COVERED. Hopefully, the U.S. Congress will change that someday and treat Doctors of Chiropractic like all other doctors. Until then, here is a summary:
Examples of Non-Covered Services
All Services Other than Chiropractic Adjustments:
• Office Visits - to evaluate and manage, re-evaluate, advise, or counsel.
• Physiotherapy - such as massage, traction, electrical stimulation, neuromuscular re-education, etc.
• X-rays, Laboratory, Supplies, Vitamins, etc.
Various Chiropractic Adjustments:
• Non-spinal manipulation to the shoulder, arm, leg, etc.
• Maintenance Care - you are stable and not making any more improvement.
• Wellness Care - to promote better health.
Non-covered items will appear on your insurance claim form. They will show as a Medicare Non-covered service like this: “99203–GY”. The “99203” code is for the initial office visit. The “-GY” means that it is not-covered, allowing your service to go through the Medicare system. After denial by Medicare, it can then go on to your other insurance. If you have Medigap insurance (also known as Medicare Secondary or Supplemental insurance) they will pay according to the terms of your contract.
ALWAYS-COVERED SERVICES
A typical example of a Medicare COVERED service is when you are injured or you are in much pain due to a bad spinal condition. You should expect Medicare to pay for your rehabilitation as long as you are improving. This phase of care is call “active treatment.“ It will be shown on your Medicare claim form and payment reports with your service code. For example, “98940-AT.”
PERHAPS-COVERED SERVICES
Your Chiropractic Adjustment must be clinically needed according to Medicare rules. If Medicare determines that your condition is not “Medically Necessary” they won’t pay. If we know or believe that Medicare will not pay for your chiropractic adjustment, we will discuss this matter with you. We will also give you a special Medicare form known as the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN).
Family Plans
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic values the importance of keeping families healthy. I will work with you to create a customized family plan.
Chiropractic in your Workplace
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic is happy to bring everything needed to treat you and your co-workers at your place of work. We can start with a no cost spinal care class explaining the importance of spinal health. I will then work with you to create a customized workplace plan.
Payment Options
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic accepts cash, checks and all major credit cards. Patients with an HSA/FSA account may use their card for payment for their care.
Payment is due at the time of service. Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic does not participate with any insurance networks. I do not accept or bill insurance and/or any third party carrier for payment.
All patients are considered "self-pay".
Medicare
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic does not participate with Medicare and does not accept assignment. Medicare patients are considered "self pay" If requested, we will submit claims to Medicare on the patient's behalf. The beneficiary would be reimbursed for the portion of the charges for which Medicare is responsible.
Your Medicare coverage of chiropractic care is limited. They will only pay for the chiropractic adjustment (manipulative treatment) when it meets Medicare’s rules. There are three categories of Medicare services: 1) non-covered 2) always-covered, and 3) perhaps-covered.
NON-COVERED SERVICES
According to existing Medicare law, most of the available services in my office are NON-COVERED. Hopefully, the U.S. Congress will change that someday and treat Doctors of Chiropractic like all other doctors. Until then, here is a summary:
Examples of Non-Covered Services
All Services Other than Chiropractic Adjustments:
• Office Visits - to evaluate and manage, re-evaluate, advise, or counsel.
• Physiotherapy - such as massage, traction, electrical stimulation, neuromuscular re-education, etc.
• X-rays, Laboratory, Supplies, Vitamins, etc.
Various Chiropractic Adjustments:
• Non-spinal manipulation to the shoulder, arm, leg, etc.
• Maintenance Care - you are stable and not making any more improvement.
• Wellness Care - to promote better health.
Non-covered items will appear on your insurance claim form. They will show as a Medicare Non-covered service like this: “99203–GY”. The “99203” code is for the initial office visit. The “-GY” means that it is not-covered, allowing your service to go through the Medicare system. After denial by Medicare, it can then go on to your other insurance. If you have Medigap insurance (also known as Medicare Secondary or Supplemental insurance) they will pay according to the terms of your contract.
ALWAYS-COVERED SERVICES
A typical example of a Medicare COVERED service is when you are injured or you are in much pain due to a bad spinal condition. You should expect Medicare to pay for your rehabilitation as long as you are improving. This phase of care is call “active treatment.“ It will be shown on your Medicare claim form and payment reports with your service code. For example, “98940-AT.”
PERHAPS-COVERED SERVICES
Your Chiropractic Adjustment must be clinically needed according to Medicare rules. If Medicare determines that your condition is not “Medically Necessary” they won’t pay. If we know or believe that Medicare will not pay for your chiropractic adjustment, we will discuss this matter with you. We will also give you a special Medicare form known as the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN).
Family Plans
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic values the importance of keeping families healthy. I will work with you to create a customized family plan.
Chiropractic in your Workplace
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic is happy to bring everything needed to treat you and your co-workers at your place of work. We can start with a no cost spinal care class explaining the importance of spinal health. I will then work with you to create a customized workplace plan.
Payment Options
Hill Country Mobile Chiropractic accepts cash, checks and all major credit cards. Patients with an HSA/FSA account may use their card for payment for their care.