Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College. The following is a statement of our financial policy. We hope this gives you a better understanding of our billing process.

Patients have many different types of insurance and payment options for services rendered. Also, not all physicians in the practice accept the same type of insurance. The three most common scenarios are outlined below. Please read the following and if you have questions or concerns, please call the office of the physician you are seeing.

Participating Plans

In this scenario, the physician you will see participates in your insurance plan. It is your responsibility to ensure your physician is in fact currently a provider in that plan. If your insurance plan requires an authorization, please be sure to obtain one before arriving to your appointment. Your provider's staff can assist you in obtaining authorization or notification to your insurance. If your plan requires a referral, please present the referral at check-in time. If you do not have a referral you might have to reschedule your appointment.

At the time of service, you will be responsible for all co-payments as outlined by your plan coverage. The co-payment is typically listed on your insurance card. The Medical College will then forward a bill to your insurance carrier who will inform the College if any deductible or percentage of payment is due from you. You will receive written notification of such decision and may ultimately be responsible for such payments as determined by your insurance company.

Non-Participating Plans

In this scenario, the physician you will see does not participate in your insurance plan. Payment for services is due at the time of the visit. We can submit the claim directly to your carrier or a claim can be mailed directly to you. Our staff will provide you with additional financial agreements to assist you in reviewing the fees.

Medicare

Most of the physicians in the practice do accept Medicare. In the event that your physician does not participate in Medicare, you will be responsible for payment at the time of service.

Payment

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express are recognized forms of payment.