Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic, P.A.

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Office & Financial Policies

Some managed care companies place restrictions on the medications we can prescribe for our patients, to whom referrals can be made, the types and frequency of care we can provide and even the hospitals to which the patient can be admitted.

The Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic works closely with patients and insurance carriers to ensure that quality care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.  As the recipient of both this coverage and our care you play an important role in assisting us in providing you with care that fits within those guidelines.

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INSURANCE CARRIERS

The Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is under contract to a wide range of insurance companies. This list changes occasionally, so check to be sure our physicians are on your list. You are responsible for notifying us immediately regarding changes in your coverage.

Tests & Labs

Some diagnostic tests can be performed in the lab at our office. Your insurance may designate specific laboratories or facilities to which you must be referred in order to receive full coverage for these tests and procedures. You will be billed separately for tests and service provided by an outside facility.

It is your responsibility to know which facilities are covered by your plan and to communicate this to your doctor and nurses. If you are unsure, contact your insurer's customer service representative for clarification.

Billing

Payment for care is due at time services are rendered. If the Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic has a contract with your insurer, we will submit the claim to your insurance.

You are expected to make a co-payment or deductible payment at the time of service. You may receive a bill from us reflecting any outstanding balance after the insurance has cleared. To remain in good standing with our Business Office, this bill should be paid within 30 days of the invoice date.

If we are not under contract with your insurance company, you must pay the bill in full when services are rendered; we will provide you with the usual and customary documentation so you can file for benefits.

To Discuss a Bill

Please call 601.354.4836 to reach our Business Office staff. They can help you with billing questions and other business matters. Business office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday..

Accepted Insurance Carriers
  • Blue Cross Key Physician Network
  • AHS (Blue Cross State of Mississippi)
  • MS Health Partners
  • MS Physicians Care Network
  • First Choice
  • United Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Medicare

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
  • St. Dominic
  • River Oaks
  • Central Mississippi Medical Center

Right to Privacy

The Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic takes your legal right to privacy seriously.  In keeping with state law, information will not be released to other family members or others who may ask for documentation or inquire about your medical status or history of care.

If you are a patient’s legal guardian or parent and call our office to inquire about the patient’s record, you may be asked specific questions to confirm your status and identity. Please understand this is done to protect the patient’s right to privacy.

Should you wish to authorize release of this information to other parties, please contact our Business Office about obtaining and processing the necessary release form.

Copies of Medical Records

The Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic will provide copies of your medical records to other individuals only after you have signed a form agreeing to their release. There is a fee for each set of duplicates. This fee must be paid before the duplicate file is created. Please allow seven working days to process this request.