a) Insurances
HIFU treatment is now reimbursed, at least in part, by several US insurance companies.
listed below are the insurance companies that have recognized the benefits and value of HIFU for prostate cancer treatment.
BCBS
Tricare
Cigna
United
It should be noted that past claims success DOES NOT guarantee future claims success.
BEFORE calling your insurance company
contact Lisa Nelson at International HIFU 704 936 1826 direct for INSURANCE,FINANCING and PAYMENT inquiries.
After your hifu treatment, your urologist, along with Lisa Nelson at the above number can assist in the filing of your claim
by providing you with the supporting documentation listed below:
1) insurance claim form
2) office notes from your urologist
3) PSA data
4) transrectal ultrasound and prostate needle biopsy reports
5) HIFU procedure report
6) statement of costs for HIFU procedure
b) Financing
Although HIFU is offered in most parts of the world it is not FDA approved as yet and therefore not funded by medicare/medicaid.
contact lisa Nelson at International HIFU 704 936 1826 direct for FINANCING information and assistance.
Financing options:
surgery loans 888 502 8020 www.surgeryloans.com
medchoice financial 800 358 8980 www.medchoicefinancial.com
c) Payments
payment inquiries may be directed towards Lisa Nelson at International HIFU 704 936 1826 direct