A "New Patient Exam" is $125 for a 30 minute to 1 hour appt (depending on the diagnosis) where the Dr. discusses a detailed patient history, your current work and exercise/training routine, does a complete hands-on physical exam (specific to your injury or issue of choice), explains his findings/your diagnosis in easy to understand terms, and recommends a course of treatment. At that time, the patient is also offered the option of having their first treatment immediately following their exam, thus saving another trip to the office.
A "Treatment" is $65 for a 15-30 minute appt, which includes all forms of treatment depending on the various types of modalities the doctor will need to do for that patient's particular issue. Often the treatments require less time as the patient's condition improves/resolves completely. A type of specialty tape used for certain conditions is the only item not covered in the $65 visit. (Kinesio Tape runs from $5 to $10 max depending on how much is used, if any at all.)
A "Pre-Paid Package" is a great way to save money for the same treatment as listed above. When the Dr. recommends a certain number of visits in order to fix a condition (usually anywhere from 4 to 12 visits) depending on the severity of the condition and the length of time the person has suffered with their issue, the patient has the option of paying for all recommended visits at the first treatment appointment (not the New Patient Exam) and receive each “Treatment” for only $60. A savings of $5.00 per treatment. The pre-paid appointments also include tape, regardless of amount used. (Also, since patients sometimes have a complete recovery before the total number of pre-paid treatments are used, any unused treatments will be completely refunded.)
An “Emergency Appointment” is $75 for existing patient treatment or $100 for a new issue requiring diagnosis and treatment. An Emergency Appointment is any appointment outside of the normal business hours. This includes Friday and Saturday appointments.
For the convenience of our patients, we accept M/C, Visa, Debit cards, Checks, and Cash as forms of payment. We are unable to take any other types of credit cards. Payment is due in full at each appointment.
Patients with PPO Insurance coverage or Out-of-Network benefits may be reimbursed with the receipt our office provides. However please NOTE: Dr. Runco is NOT “In-Network” with any insurance company. Therefore, we do not verify insurance coverage, take co-payments, bill insurance, or accept insurance assignments. If a patient wants to verify reimbursement before being treated, they need to contact their insurance company directly. Be sure to ask if you have “OUT-of-Network Chiropractic coverage” and “what your deductible will be.” Also confirm the Claims Mailing Address for direct Patient Reimbursement.
What Every Body Needs Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
To schedule an appointment call (619) 265-2222 or e-mail us at frontdesk@whateverybodyneeds.net