CONSENT TO TREAT: I consent to the administration of health care by Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics ("MPO"). I understand that I may set conditions or limitations on my treatment and care and that if I wish to provide such conditions, I will be given the opportunity to write those in a separate document. I have been informed and acknowledge that I may withdraw my consent at any time upon written notice to MPO. I am giving my consent to the administration of health care by MPO voluntarily, and that hereby knowingly and voluntarily enter into this Health Care Consent for Treatment. MPO is an interventional pain management clinic only. MPO encourages all patients to obtain a Primary Care Physician.
ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS: I hereby irrevocably assign to Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics ("MPO") any and all benefits and interest and rights, including the right to assert a lien or bring acause of action, under any insurance policies, benefit plans, indemnity plans, prepaid health plans, third-party liability policies, or from any other payer providing benefits on my behalf, for and to the extent of the services and goods provided to me by MPO. Under this assignment, MPO shall have an independent, non-exclusive right to appeal or pursue any denied or delayed claims on behalf of the insured or beneficiary. This assignment is not and shall not be construed as an obligation of MPO to pursue such interest and rights. By signing this form, I, as the patient or patient's legal representative, am directing any applicable health insurer, health benefit plan, indemnity plan, reinsurer, third-party liability insurer or other payer providing benefits on my behalf to pay MPO directly for the services and goods MPO provide to me. I understand that if insurance denies coverage or payment for services provided to me, I am financial responsibility for all charges.
IF MEDICARE or other similar government program should determine that I am not eligible for coverage or that the treatment is not covered, I will be responsible for payment, unless prohibited by law.
IF NO INSURANCE, THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE, or MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS you will be responsible for all charges associated with your care. We can file insurance claims to third-parties or insurance carriers on your behalf. You will be responsible for all charges as well as billing appropriate carriers as you like.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRIVACY POLICIES/ HIPAA: I have been offered a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices. The notice describes how my health information may be used or disclosed. I understand that I should read it carefully. I am aware that the notice may be changed at any time and I have the right to request new copies at any MPO location during regular business hours.
PHYSICIAN DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST:: Texas law requires that your physician disclose to you any financial interest he or she may have in another healthcare entity to which you may be referred, so that you may address any concerns you may have directly with your physician. Your referring physician is a contractor and/or owner of Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics (the "Group"). The physician members of the Group are NOT owners of any of the Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, or Imaging facilities to which you have been referred for therapeutic and/or diagnostic services. By signing the below, you acknowledge your receipt of this Physician Disclosure of Financial Interest.
By my signature below, I am acknowledging receipt of this document and agree to the terms under all sections of this document. Agreement Consent to Treat, Benefit Assignment and Financial Responsibility, Physician Disclosure of Financial Interest, and receipt of Privacy Policies/ HIPAA.
A photocopy of this assignment is to be considered as valid as the original. I have read and fully understand this agreement.