Insurance Providers

A Word or Two About Insurance

Insurance Coverage is often confusing. Many insurance companies pay the full amount of your claim. Others reimburse a certain percentage and require that you pay any deductible or other balance. Government plans such as Medicare operate even differently.

• It should be understood that your insurance policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company to pay certain amounts for medical/surgical care.
• Your physician's bill is an agreement between you and your physician.
• We are participating providers for all leading insurance companies and follow their guidelines. The patient is responsible at the time of service for all co-pays and deductibles.
• Our doctors are also participating physicians with Medicare and Medicaid. We will file claims for you and accept assignment. You will be responsible for your Medicare deductible and co-pay.
• If you have an unpaid balance, you will receive monthly bills regardless of the status of your claim.
• If you have questions regarding your account, you may call our Insurance Department at (803) 254-0540. 

We at Surgical Associates make every effort to make it a comfortable experience for you. We cooperate completely with insurance companies and do everything possible to make sure certain reimbursements to you are made in a timely fashion. Be assured that we will not deny care to patients who are in need of treatment. If payment creates financial difficulties, we will work with you on an alternate schedule.