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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC
Specialists we see collect the copay at appt and than bill Medicare for rest. Wonder how long for medicare to pay up?
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Medicare typically reimburses in 2-3 weeks...
Now, there is a difference between a co-pay and co-insurance.
Very few of our Medicare patients have a specialist copay. But it is quite common with commercial insurances (employer provided)... And it is typically $30-$50...
But almost ALL Medicare patients have the 20% co-insurance, that is typically picked up their co-insurance... Often only after their deductible has been satisfied...