11/04/2025
💡 Let’s Talk About Co-Pays, Insurance, and What Really Happens Behind the Scenes 🩺
I want to take a moment to clear up a common misconception….your co-pay isn’t something your doctor charges just to make extra money.
When we bill your insurance for an evaluation and management (E/M) visit, collecting your co-pay is required by law and by your insurance contract. It’s not optional. If we waive it, we risk being penalized by insurance companies or even accused of fraudulent billing practices.
💰 Truth: Physician reimbursement from insurance is often much lower than people imagine.
⏱️ Reality: The time you spend in the exam room is only part of the work. Charting, reviewing labs, coordinating care, sending prescriptions, and completing documentation often continue for hours after you’ve left the office.
So while it may feel like your doctor’s office is busy or your visit is brief, please remember…your care doesn’t end when your appointment does.
👩🏾⚕️ Many of us stay late into the night finishing charts and managing patient care so you receive safe, thorough, and compassionate service.
✨ A little understanding goes a long way. Thank you to all our patients who value the care, commitment, and effort that go into every visit with my patients.
Dr901
