New Patient Registration Form

FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTY
(IF DIFFERENT FROM PATIENT)

INSURANCE INFORMATION
(COPY OF CARD(S) REQUIRED)

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

FAMILY PHYSICIAN INFORMATION

MEDICAL HISTORY

ALLERGIES

REVIEW OF SYSTEM (SELECT YES OR NO)

LIST OF CURRENT MEDICATION

WHAT PREVIOUS SURGERIES HAVE YOU HAD?

I understand the above medical information is necessary to provide me with medical care in a safe and efficient manner. I have answered all questions to the best of my knowledge. Should further information be needed, you have my permission to ask the respective health care provider or agency, which may release such information yo you. I will notify the doctor of any changes in my health or medication.

I HEREBY GIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to you and regard your complete understanding of our financial polices as an essential element of your care and treatment.

I authorize payment of medical benefits to Drs. Deroy and Duggirala for all services provided. As our patient, you are responsible for making sure that the bill is paid in full. All charges are your responsibility and not the insurance company's. We must emphasize, as your podiatric medical care provider, that our relationship is with you and not your insurance company. Your insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company. As a courtesy, we will file your insurance claim for you. The filing of a medical insurance claim is an expensive process and a courtesy that we extend to you at no charge. However, we do ask that you pay all co-pay, deductible and non-covered charges on the day of your service. If your insurance company does not pay the practice within a reasonable period, we will have to look to you for payment. Self-pay patient are required to pay in full at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. If a service is not covered, applied to your deductible or part of your coinsurance, you will have (30) days to pay the balance in full. If you fail to pay in a timely manner, you understand that your account will be subject to collection proceedings. All fees, including collection fees, attorney fees and court fees shall become your responsibility in addition to the balance due to this office.

If payment is not received in the (30) days required and additional statements must be sent to collect the balance, a $10.00 re-billing fee will be added to each statement until the balance is paid in full.

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide the office with my current insurance card at the time services are rendered to me. If I cannot provide my current insurance card, my appointment will be rescheduled or I will choose to pay for services out of my pocket.

I understand that if I provide incorrect or expired information, I will assume full financial responsibility for all charges incurred.

I understand that my account may be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee if I do not call to cancel my appointment at least (24) hours before my scheduled appointment time. There is a $60.00 cancellation fee for office procedures such as laser treatments, biopsies, nail procedures, wart removals, etc. This amount must be paid prior to any further visits with our office.

I understand that my account may be charged a $150.00 cancellation fee if I do not call to cancel my surgery at least(72) hours in advance before my scheduled surgery time. This amount must be paid prior to any future visits with our office.

For your convenience our office accepts all major credit cards, checks, money orders and cash. You agree to be responsible for a $25.00 service fee for all returned checks.

The courts have established the x-rays are the property of the doctor who takes them as part of the patient's medical record. If you need to take your x-rays, copies of the films will have to be made after we receive a signed release from the patient. There is a $20 charge per film copied.

Medicare requires a minimum of 60 days between visits for at risk patients for routine foot and nail care. Please note that Medicare may not qualify for routine trimming of nails and/or calluses. Any charges outside of Medicare guidelines will be the responsibility of the patient.By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read it, understand and agree to the above stated terms and conditions.

FORM FEES

Due to the amount of time required to fill out administrative paperwork we now have the following policies in place:

• There is a $35.00 charge, per request for completion offorms you may need. Please allow 5 to 7 business days to complete forms. This includes such forms as a disability form, workers compensation form, FMLA form, leave of absence form, life insurance form, school form, employer forms, MetroAccess forms, handicap parking forms, etc. This must be PRE-PAID when you bring the form to the office or mail in the form. To make payment easy for you, we accept cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard and VISA. There is a $25.00 fee for all returned checks. In some cases, you will be asked to complete a “Release ofMedical Records” form before your information can be released.
• There is a $45.00 charge for expedited completion of forms needed within 2 business days. We will do our very best to try to complete these forms during this timeframe, and will let you know if this is not possible due to doctor’s availability.
• There is a charge for production of any letters needed on office stationary which requires more to produce. It will be billed based on the time it takes to generate the letter at rate of $40.00 per 5min increments.
• The fee will be waived for simple forms requiring just a signature or simple work/school release forms.
• It is YOUR responsibility to clarify your WORK STATUS with your treating physician during office visits.
• Bring or mail forms to: Renaissance Foot & Ankle Center 7223-B Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (along with prepayment check). You will be contacted once your form is available for pick-up.

The Practice:

• A. Is required by federal law to maintain the privacy of your Personal Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with this Privacy Notice detailing the Practice's legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI.
• B. Under the Privacy Rule, may be required by State law to grant greater access or maintain greater restrictions on the use or release of your PHI than that which is provided for under federal law.
• C. Is required to abide by the terms of this Privacy Notice.
• D. Reserves the right to change the terms of this Privacy Notice and to make the newPrivacy Notice provisions effective for your entire PHI that it maintains.
• E. Will distribute any revised Privacy Notice to you prior to implementation.
• F. Will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

EFFECTIVE DATE
This notice is effective as of 11/15/04

PATIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing my name below, I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this Notice, and my understanding and agreement to its terms.

Dear Patient,
Your Insurance company may not pay for everything, even some care that you or your health care provider have good reason to think you need. At this time we are unable to tell you exactly what service will be covered by your insurance as every plan is different. Procedures such as nail debridement and callus trimming, injection, etc._____ are examples. Please notethat we will bill your insurance first if we suspect it may be covered, but you will be billed if your insurance denies coverage.
Thank you!

Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective November 15, 2004

This notice describes how healthy information about you, as a patient of this practice, may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to your health information. This is required by the Privacy Regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).

Our commitment to your privacy

Our practice is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your healthy information. We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of your health information.

We realize that these laws are complicated, but we must provide you with the following important information:

Use and disclosure of your health information in certain special circumstances

The following circumstances may require us to use or disclose your healthy information:

1. To public health authorities and health oversight agencies that are authorized by law to collect information.
2. Lawsuits and similar proceedings in response to a court or administrative order.
3. If required to do so by a law enforcement official.
4. When necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public. We will only make disclosures to a person or organization able to help prevent the threat.
5. If you are a member of U.S. or foreign military forces (including veterans) and if required by the appropriate authorities.
6. To federal officials for intelligence and national security activities authorized by law.
7. To correctional institutions or law enforcement officials if you are an inmate or under the custody of a law enforcement official.
8. For Workers Compensation and similar programs.

Your rights regarding your health information.

1. Communications. You can request that our practice communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location. For instance, you may ask that we contact you at home, rather than work. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
2. You can request a restriction in our use or disclose of your health information for treatment, payment or health care operations. Additionally, you have the right to request that we restrict our disclosure of your health information to only certain individuals in your care or the payment for your care, such as family members and friends. We are not required to agree to your request; however, if we do agree, we are bound by our agreement except when otherwise required by law, in emergencies, or when the information is necessary to treat you
3. You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of the health information that may be used to make decisions about you. including patient medical records and billing records. but not including psychotherapy notes. You must submit your request in writing to the Office Manager.
4. You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete, and as long as the information is kept by or for our practice. To request an amendment, your request must be made in writing and submitted to the Office Manager. You must provide us with a reason that supports your request for amendment.
5. Right to a copy of this notice. You are entitled to receive a copy of this Notice of Privacy Practice.
6. Right to file a complaint. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our practice. contact the Office Manager. All complaints must be submitted in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
7. Right to provide an authorization for other uses and disclosures. Our practice will obtain your written authorization for uses and disclosures that are not identified by this notice or permitted by applicable law.

If you have any questions regarding this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact us at above location.