Insurance and Fees
If you would like to use your insurance to help with the cost of counseling, I am a provider for the companies listed below and as a provider, accept the reimbursement rate set by the contract. You are only responsible for a co-pay and/or co-insurance and your deductible, if those apply to your coverage. Fees and co-pays are due at the time of service, and you may use a MasterCard or Visa based debit, credit or health savings account card, cash or check. As a small business, Riesmeyer Counseling Services requires that your co-pay and/or co-insurance is paid at the time of the visit.
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Behavioral Health & EAP
Beacon
CIGNA Medical, Behavioral Health & EAP
Exclusive Choice (until 12/31/2019 when their contract with SSM ends).
Companies negotiate contracts with many different employers and coverage for mental health/behavioral health benefits depends on the contract your employer has with the company.
Self-Pay
If your insurance carrier is not listed above, as an out-of-network provider, I will supply you with a detailed receipt showing your payment so you can forward it to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many companies offer out-of-network benefits, typically 50% or higher, which reduces out of pocket cost. Effective 10/1/2019, session fees are $150.00 for a 55-60 minute session (CPT code 90837) and $125.00 for a 45-minute session (CPT code 90834). Please contact the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and ask for the forms needed to turn in a receipt. If you pay by cash or check you will receive discount.
Other Fees
Cancellations/No Show
This is a difficult topic for most small businesses that operate on a fee-for-service basis. Having mutual respect for time invested in the counseling process is important, and also mutually extending grace when something happens that prevents the appointment from taking place. Emergencies happen: illness, severe weather events, changing work schedules, cars break down.
If you need to cancel/change an appointment, please do so with at least a 24-hour notice. This allows your reserved appointment time to be offered to others who are seeking services. If you cancel with less than a 24 hour notice, and I am unable to fill your appointment time, the cancellation fee is $50.00. The fee is waived if you reschedule within the same week (and if an appointment is available). If you do not show for a reserved appointment (no-show) or cancel the day of the appointment, the full session fee is due and payable.
If you would like to use your insurance to help with the cost of counseling, I am a provider for the companies listed below and as a provider, accept the reimbursement rate set by the contract. You are only responsible for a co-pay and/or co-insurance and your deductible, if those apply to your coverage. Fees and co-pays are due at the time of service, and you may use a MasterCard or Visa based debit, credit or health savings account card, cash or check. As a small business, Riesmeyer Counseling Services requires that your co-pay and/or co-insurance is paid at the time of the visit.
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Behavioral Health & EAP
Beacon
CIGNA Medical, Behavioral Health & EAP
Exclusive Choice (until 12/31/2019 when their contract with SSM ends).
Companies negotiate contracts with many different employers and coverage for mental health/behavioral health benefits depends on the contract your employer has with the company.
Self-Pay
If your insurance carrier is not listed above, as an out-of-network provider, I will supply you with a detailed receipt showing your payment so you can forward it to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many companies offer out-of-network benefits, typically 50% or higher, which reduces out of pocket cost. Effective 10/1/2019, session fees are $150.00 for a 55-60 minute session (CPT code 90837) and $125.00 for a 45-minute session (CPT code 90834). Please contact the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and ask for the forms needed to turn in a receipt. If you pay by cash or check you will receive discount.
Other Fees
Cancellations/No Show
This is a difficult topic for most small businesses that operate on a fee-for-service basis. Having mutual respect for time invested in the counseling process is important, and also mutually extending grace when something happens that prevents the appointment from taking place. Emergencies happen: illness, severe weather events, changing work schedules, cars break down.
If you need to cancel/change an appointment, please do so with at least a 24-hour notice. This allows your reserved appointment time to be offered to others who are seeking services. If you cancel with less than a 24 hour notice, and I am unable to fill your appointment time, the cancellation fee is $50.00. The fee is waived if you reschedule within the same week (and if an appointment is available). If you do not show for a reserved appointment (no-show) or cancel the day of the appointment, the full session fee is due and payable.
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