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Dr. John A. Hipp

Dr. Hipp, director of the Spine Research Laboratory at BCM, focuses his research on quantitative diagnostic imaging and spinal biomechanics. More

 
 

Procedures


We offer expert care for adult and pediatric patients.

 
 

The Hand and Upper Extremity Institute

The Baylor Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders is the South's leading center for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity disorders.

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BCM Orthopedic Surgery

Patient Payment Options

The department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine accepts most major insurance plans. We also accept patients who have out-of-network benefits.

We are pleased to offer an insurance verification department to help you understand your benefits and your out-of-network responsibilities. To speak with a verification specialist, call 713.986.6000 during regular office hours.

Your co-payment, any remaining deductible and co-insurance are all due at the time of your visit. We can file with your insurance plan for you. If insurance is not being filed, we ask that you pay your bill in full at the time of your visit.

We also offer payment plans to help make your orthopedic healthcare costs more manageable.

Insurance Terms Defined

Co-Insurance: Co-insurance refers to money that an individual is required to pay for services, after a deductible has been paid. In some heatlhcare plans, co-insurance is called "co-payment." Co-insurance is often specified by a percentage. For example, the employee pays 20 percent toward the charges for a service and the employer or insurance company pays 80 percent.

Co-Payment: Co-payment is a predetermined (flat) fee that an individual pays for heatlhcare services, in addition to what the insurance covers. For example, some HMOs require a $10 "co-payment" for each office visit, regardless of the type or level of services provided during the visit. Co-payments are not usually specified by percentages.

Deductible: The amount an individual must pay for heatlhcare expenses before insurance (or a self-insured company) covers the costs. Often, insurance plans are based on yearly deductible amounts.

(Definitions courtesy of HealthInsurance.org)

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Appointment

Call 713.986.6016 or 800.545.ORTH (6784)

Preparing for your visit

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