All gynecological services are paid at the time of service unless we have a contractual agreement with your insurance company (see list). Since there are hundreds of insurance plans, we ask our patients to make sure you are familiar with your own healthcare coverage and its limits. We are, of course, happy to submit claims for those plans with which we are contracted. However, the basic responsibility for payment lies with the patient.

If your insurance company requires a co-payment for visits, you must pay at the time of service. We provide a variety of payment options by accepting VISA, MasterCard and Discover, in addition to cash or check.

Please bring your current health insurance card with you at the time of service. We cannot file insurance without a current insurance card and this could result in rescheduling your appointment.

Labs - Many insurance carriers dictate the facility to be used for labwork, pathology and therefore you may also receive a bill from one of these outside sources. Please check your plan coverage to determine the facility and inform the lab technician to avoid unnecessary costs to you.

Billing for Obstetric Care -
Our goal is to make the financial aspect of your pregnancy as painless as possible! During the first few weeks of your pregnancy, we will verify your eligibility and coverage benefits with the insurance carrier. Please note: THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT. We recommend you contact your insurance plan personally to confirm the information. If your insurance coverage changes during your pregnancy, it is your responsibility to notify the business office as soon as possible.

Usually by the second visit to our office, we will inform you of your financial obligation to our office. This amount reflects the portion of your bill we estimate the insurance will not cover. This is only an estimate. The total amount of your financial obligation must be paid before the beginning of your seventh month. If it is necessary for you to leave our practice, you will be billed for all care provided up to the time of your departure.

Our Fees - Fees for a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy are based on prenatal visits, delivery and a 6-week post partum check. The pre-operative exam and two checkup visits are also included in the charge for a Caesarean Section delivery.

What our fees include -
Our fees include the initial and subsequent history, physical examination, recording of weight, blood pressures, fetal heart tones, routine monthly visits up to 28 weeks gestation, biweekly visits to 36 weeks gestation and weekly visits until delivery. The fee also includes delivery and postpartum care. Included also is an extensive education packet and a detailed visit with a certified nurse-midwife to provide review history and lab results, provide education and develop a plan of care for your pregnancy.

Our fees do NOT include:
- Fetal Non-stress tests
- Blood work, lab tests, pap smears, etc.
- Office calls for non-pregnancy related care
- House calls
- Anesthesia during childbirth
- Hospital charges
- Circumcision
- Newborn hospital care
- Ultrasound

Please contact our business office if you need further information. We recommend you contact Southern Regional Medical Center (770-991-8000) and Anesthesia Associates (770-478-9877 ) if you have questions about their charges.