Patient Information
The following is general information about our office policies and procedures:
Staff Privileges:
Our physicians have privileges at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City, Nebraska.
Night and Weekend Coverage:
One of our physicians is "on call" 24 hours a day. If your call is of a routine nature, please contact us during normal business hours. If you feel your situation is more urgent and the Clinic is closed for the day, please call the nursing staff at the Butler County Health Care Center at 402-367-1200. If your situation is life-threatening, proceed immediately to the Emergency Room or dial 911. The Emergency Room staff will contact the physician on call. After emergency care is rendered to you, the responsibility for your ongoing care will revert to your own personal physician or physician assistant.
Insurance:
Our Clinic desires to keep the cost of your medical care as low as possible. To do this, you must assume responsibility for payment of services rendered. Our office is contracted with many different insurance plans, PPO's, HMO's and managed care providers as a convenience to patients within our community. It is in your best interest to understand your insurance policy and how it works. Most insurance companies require patients to pay a portion of their doctor's visit costs. The patient's responsibility is often described as a co-pay, co-insurance or deductible. You will be asked to pay your co-pay prior to your appointment. If you do not, we may have to reschedule your appointment.
Co-payments are expected to be paid when you check in with our front desk on the day of your appointment. You are also required to present your current insurance card at each and every visit.
Once we receive payment from your insurance company, a statement will be sent to you. Payment must be made within 30 days or arrangements can be made with the billing department.
Payment Options:
For your convenience, you may make payment to the Butler County Clinic, P.C. in a variety of ways:
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- VISA or Mastercard
If you have questions about your bill, please call our Billing Department at 402-367-3193, Option 2.
Laboratory and Test Results:
The Clinic has an accredited moderately complex laboratory. We refer pap smear slides, cytology specimens, moles, lesions and some laboratory tests to our reference laboratories, Pathology Medical Services, P.C. and Nebraska Lab Linc in Lincoln, Nebraska. These reference labs will bill you or your insurance directly.
Radiology:
The Butler County Clinic's radiology department is state certified and is staffed by licensed limited radiographers.
Referrals:
Our referral staff will set up any referrals that your physician feels are necessary for your medical care. They will check your insurance coverage and forward all necessary information to the specialists office or testing center for you. They will contact you in 2-3 business days after your appointment with our physicians to let you know when your appointment is, where the office is located and any special instructions that you may need to know regarding your appointment.
This form can be used to transfer your medical records to another physician such as a specialist's office, or for your own reference. In some instances, there are charges for copying and transferring medical records.
Spanning the Generations. . .
This list of patient information is not intended to be all inclusive or unchangeable. The Butler County Clinic, P.C. reserves the right to amend, discontinue or otherwise change office policy without notice. If you have any questions or require further explanation, please feel free to contact the administrator.