Good Faith Estimate Notice

The short version
  • You have the right to know the expected cost of your care in advance
  • This is required by the No Surprises Act for uninsured or self-pay patients
  • If your bill is $400+ more than the estimate, you can dispute it
  • Ask us for a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling
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Good Faith Estimate Notice

Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate Under the No Surprises Act

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or who are not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage, both orally and in writing, of their ability to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.

Your Rights

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency health care service, including psychotherapy and psychiatric services.

  • You can ask your health care provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service
  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill
  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate

Estimated Costs at Top Tier Psychiatry

The following are standard self-pay (uninsured) rates for common services. These are estimates and actual charges may vary based on the services provided during your visit:

ServiceEstimated Cost
Initial psychiatric evaluation (60 min)$350
Follow-up medication management (20-30 min)$160

Additional charges that may apply: late cancellation fee ($50), no-show fee ($100).

For Questions or to Request an Estimate

Contact Top Tier Psychiatry at info@toptierpsych.com or (725) 272-2411 to request a personalized Good Faith Estimate before scheduling your appointment.

Dispute Resolution

If you are billed for more than the Good Faith Estimate (at least $400 more), you may be eligible to start a patient-provider dispute resolution process. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.