frequently asked questions
general
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I ask for notice by 12:00 PM on the business day before your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule in order to avoid a cancellation fee. This policy allows me to offer available appointments to other patients seeking care. If you're unable to provide this notice, you can avoid our cancellation fee by either rescheduling within 48 hours or switching to a telehealth visit.
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No. Go ahead and schedule your evaluation! The state of Colorado does not require a physician’s referral for physical therapy; however I am always happy to share notes and collaborate with your physician or other health care team members.
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Tempo Pelvic Health is an out of network provider. Patients can pay via cash, credit card, HSA, or FSA.
We do provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for direct reimbursement under your out-of-network physical therapy benefits.
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Every year, insurance companies reduce reimbursement rates and become more strict in dictating how clinicians treat patients.
With an out-of-network clinic model, we are able to have full autonomy over the time, type, frequency, and duration of your plan of care.
— You get a full 60-minute visit with your physical therapist rather than the typical 25-40 minutes at other clinics.
— Billing codes are prioritized. If the most beneficial type of treatment for you one day is 45 minutes of manual therapy and only 15 minutes of exercise, then we can do that without penalty from the insurance company. That is, your treatment won’t be determined by the billing code that receives the highest reimbursement. Most clinics will allow 10-15 minutes of manual therapy per visit.
— Insurance also dictates that all body regions and/or be approved, treated, and billed separately which requires more time and effort on your part. However, in an OON model, we can treat any body part/pain area as needed without excessive administrative burden.
— You won’t be kicked out of PT or “graduate” early because you hit a plateau. To bill insurance, the patient must be demonstrating enough improvement (but not too much too fast) and if you are deemed to have reached your “maximum progress” by the insurance company they will deny ongoing visits even though your actual goals have not yet been achieved. As an OON provider, we can continue a plan of care for as little or as long as desired through continual discussion of your progress and goals without penalty from the insurance company.
These factors often result in faster, more complete, and longer lasting results.
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$120 per visit.
No hidden fees or surprise bills.
We provide the highest quality of care at the lowest out-of-network rate in the area.
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Yes, for residents of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah.
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15 minutes.
physical therapy
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60 minutes
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Your body and your story
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You can expect me to listen attentively, gather a complete history, and understand your concerns and goals in the context of your individual circumstances.
Education on what PFPT is and the processes/perspectives I use to assess and treat
An orthopedic whole-body screening to assess the role of other body regions in the patient’s symptoms
An internal pelvic floor exam if your history and screening indicate it would be beneficial and you’re ready for that at the time. Internal exams are always optional and only performed with consent.
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Yes! It actually provides beneficial information to get treatment during a period as the body is in a different hormonal state with different tissue changes that can provide deeper insight for treatment.
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Absolutely! Children and partners are always welcome here.
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Yes, please!