Frequently Asked Questions
Our Specialties What different specialties are at Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic and how different are they? Board Certification Are all of your physicians board certified? Physician Info Why are some physicians MD and others DO and is there a difference? Photo & ID Info Why do you take my photo and a copy of my driver’s license? Clinic Hours Does your office take walk-in patients or work after hours? New Patient Info Are all of the doctors accepting new patients? What to bring with you What do I need to bring to my first office visit? Credit Card Info What Credit Cards can I use for my copay or balance? Insurance-Copay Info What is my copay and who determines that? Insurance-Deductible Info What is a deductible? Insurance-Coinsurance What does the term co-insurance mean? Insurance-EOB Info What is an EOB? Insurance-Third Party What does “third party” mean? Insurance-Medicare Do you accept Medicare? Self-Pay Info If I am a Self pay, what arrangements can I make? Insurance-Medicaid Info Do you accept Medicaid? Insurance-ID info Why do you need my Social Security Number? Primary Care Info Why do you need my primary care physician information when I am not here by their referral? Insurance-Minor Child Why do you need my child’s Social Security Number when I am responsible for payment? Guardian Consent Information What do I need to provide for Guardian Consent to treat of a minor or incapacitated person? Medical Record Copy Info How do I get a copy of my medical records? Restricting My Health Information Can I restrict who has access to my Personal Health Information? Social Security Number Why do you need to know my social security number? Patient Consent Form Form provided to authorize disclosure of personal health information. Treating Minors Do you need parental consent to see an underage patient?

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