Can a physical therapist doing home visits charge a fee in addition to insurance payments and co-pays?
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Can a physical therapist doing home visits charge a fee in addition to insurance payments and co-pays?
Asked on December 6, 2014 under Business Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If the PT was assigned through your insurance provider to see you inside you home then no, they can not charge an additional fee. Doing so would be considered insurance fraud and you should report it to your provider asap. Good luck.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No. The insurance contract the therapist has with the insurer(s) delieates what he or she can charge, and that contract will state that the amounts paid under it--i.e. what the therapist is paid by the insurer plus the co-pay--is the total compensation he or she gets for the visit. Call your insurer and report this matter to them.
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