Insurance

At OrthoLA, we understand the difficulties of the insurance navigation process; for this reason, our staff will help guide you through the process.

OrthoLA has direct contacts with many insurance carriers, and our Business Office will bill your primary and secondary insurance for you. As with any insurance, you will be responsible for deductible and co-insurance, and/or co-pay amounts at the time of your appointment. Should you have any questions regarding billing and insurance, or if you do not have insurance, please contact our billing department at 985.589.0050.

OrthoLA is a Participating Provider in most insurance plans, including but not limited too:

  • Aetna Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Office of Group Benefits (Louisiana state employees)
  • Cigna Health Plan
  • Coventry
  • Gilsbar
  • Humana
  • Humana 65
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • People’s Health Network
  • PPO Plus
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Tricare Standard
  • Tricare for Life (Medicare Part B Supplement)
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care – Medicare Alternative Plan

We also participate in a variety of injured worker programs including but not limited to:

  • Louisiana Worker’s Compensation
  • Long Shore Harbor Workers
  • LWCC
  • Jones Act
  • OWCP

Out-of-Network Charges may apply to plans not listed above.

Financial Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the patient to pay for medical treatment. Insurance is filed as a courtesy to patients. Payment for patient deductibles, coinsurance and copayment are due at time of service. We accept cash, checks, debit cards, MasterCard, Visa and American Express for your convenience.

This office participates in most health insurance plans. Please ask for information regarding your coverage. As a convenience to our patients, we will file insurance claims to participating plans. Providing insurance information prior to your visit can help minimize insurance delays and denials.

Any questions about surgical charges should be directed to the billing department. Follow your monthly statements (Explanation of Benefits) to keep track of payments by your insurance company. Our billing department can be reached at 985.589.0050.