5377 Manhattan Circle, Unit 100

Boulder, CO

303-604-4358

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New Patient Form

Are the result of:
Medpay or At fault Auto Insurance?

Chief complaint
(One complaint per exam but feel free to put multiple in priority order.):

Quality of Symptoms

Place an X on the image below, where you feel pain, numbness or tingling:

Provoked by: ( What makes it worse, such as time of day, movements, certain positions, activities, etc)

Prior Diagnostics and Treatment for this Issue.
Chiropractic cautions: (Have you ever been told you had any of the following or developed these symptoms after being adjusted?)

Urgency? Sleep loss? Work impacts? Upcoming travel or races? How does your current condition interfere with these necessities?:

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Review of Systems

Some complaints in other body systems are related. Please check the box beside any condition you've Had or Have.

Musculoskeletal

Neurological

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Digestive

Sensory

Skin

Endocrine

Genitourinary 

Constitutional 

Past Personal, Family and Social History

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Illnesses 

Check the illnesses you Had in the past or Have now.

Inflammatory arthritis

Surgeries

Surgical interventions, which may or may not have included hospitalization.

Family History

Some health issues are hereditary. Tell us about the health of your immediate family members 

Social History

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Informed Consent and Assumption of Risks

The practice of physical therapy and chiropractic care includes many standard examination, testing, and therapeutic procedures. These include physical examination, orthopedic and neurological testing, specialized screening examinations, radiological (X-Ray) examinations, and laboratory testing. Procedures performed by our physical therapy staff include various modality and rehabilitation procedures. Procedures performed by chiropractic staff include similar rehabilitation techniques and the procedure unique to the chiropractic profession - the chiropractic adjustment. Adjustments are delivered to patients by chiropractic staff or manual therapy by physical therapy staff to correct spinal or extremity (knee, shoulder, wrist, etc.) joint dysfunction. This joint restriction exists when one or more bones of the spine (or extremity) are misaligned or the soft tissues are contracted sufficiently to cause lack of motion within corresponding joints arthritis and degenerative disk disease then eventual disk herniation. The primary goal of these joint mobilizations is to restore joint flexibility, strength, and circulation post-injury or post-operatively following an extended period of disuse and immobilization.

It is not enough that you understand the benefits of these treatment options in restoring normal joint motion and nervous system health; you must also be aware of the risks involved and inherent limitations to care compared to other medical procedures with their own inherent risks. Risks associated with modalities and mobilizations may include thermal burns from heat packs or icing improperly, muscular sprain/strain of adjacent tissues, aggravation of an unstable disk herniation in the treatment of adjacent facet joint problem, aggravation of undiagnosed fracture, aggravation of undiagnosed vertebral artery dissection, and complications arising from preceding risks. Dry needling presents a unique set of risks including aggravation of muscular condition, injury to underlying neurovascular tissues, localized infection, and temporary partial lung collapse in rare circumstances.

The incidence of severe injury due to chiropractic care and physical therapy is exceedingly low (1 in 800,000 range) compared to comparable medical options to treat similar conditions such as steroid injections (1 in 10,000), arthroscopic surgery (1 in 10,000), and micro discectomy (1 in 4500). These medical options have higher incidence and severity of complications including infection, paralysis, stroke, complications of anesthesia, non union of fusion, post surgical fibrosis requiring revision, failure to improve patient's functional status, or permanent neurological symptoms. While seldom are the risks significant enough to contraindicate medical, chiropractic, or physical therapy care, these incidence and severity complication rates should be weighed against each other rather than in isolation in making the decision to receive or not receive any type of care.

If you are at risk, based on identifiable signs or history, you will be notified. It is possible, however, that risks may not be identifiable or apparent to your provider or that your insurance carrier has placed barriers for providers to obtain necessary diagnostic exams. As such, you are encouraged to ask about risks associated with any treatment option offered in both in this office and at other specialties who treat similar neuromuskuloskeletal conditions.

Informed consent is a dynamic partnership process and we welcome your questions before, during, or after your care here at our clinic.

Authorization for Care

I have been informed of the nature and purpose of care, the possible consequences of care, and the potential risks of care; including the risk that care I receive in this clinic may not accomplish the desired objective. I acknowledge that no guarantees have been provided to me with regard to the results of the care I will receive and that questions regarding risks are encouraged at any point in the management of my case.


HIPPA Privacy Practices

Privacy Policy

I understand that as part of my healthcare, this organization originates and maintains health records describing my health history, symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment and any plans for future care or treatment.

I understand that this information serves as:

  • A basis for planning my care and treatment.
  • A means of communication among the many healthcare professionals who contribute to my care.
  • A source of information for applying my diagnosis information to my bill.
  • A means by which a third-party payer can verify that services billed were actually provided.
  • A tool for routine healthcare operations such as assessing care quality and reviewing the competence of healthcare professionals.
  • A method for doctor and patient to communicate by email (non secure) or fax (secure) electronically to improve outcomes and access to doctor for follow up recommendations.

I understand that I have the right:

  • To object to the use of my health information for directory purposes.
  • To request restrictions as to how my health information may be used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or healthcare operations, and that the organization is not required to agree to the restrictions requested.
  • To revoke this consent in writing, except to the extent that the organization has already taken action in reliance thereon.

Records Release Special Restrictions:

CLINIC POLICIES


MISSED APPOINTMENTS/LATE RESCHEDULING:

Unless notice provided at least 24 hours business days in advance, we reserve the right to charge a time-based missed appointment/late cancellation fee or place any patient on a same day future scheduling policy. We have voicemail available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you need to cancel during non-office hours preferably before Friday 6pm for Monday am appointments. We may have patients waiting for an appointment on a cancellation list; your courtesy of a phone call allows us to schedule them. This charge is not covered by or billed to your insurance.


EMAIL/PHONE CONSULTATION FEE

I understand that I may incur a nominal office fee for extended phone or email consultations requiring physical dictation in lieu of a normal office visit. I also consent to email communications of my medical records, MRI images, etc with other providers and myself as a convenience. No method of communication is completely secure so we do not email communications containing social security numbers, credit card numbers etc. I consent to the convenience of email communications with the intent of more efficient doctor patient communication. This waives some HIPPA protections for the sake of improved patient-provider-provider communication.


RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I authorize other healthcare providers to release or obtain any medical records, images, or reports to/from Colorado Spine and Sport for the purpose of providing or obtaining medical information pertaining to my treatment. I will specify any restrictions to any party I authorize to receive said information from Colorado Spine and Sport. Note any limitations to that information ie time period, type of records, etc

ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS/FINANCIAL POLICY:

I hereby assign payment directly to Colorado Spine and Sport, who represents this clinic to payor groups for medical benefits payable to Colorado Spine and Sport. I also understand that I am financially responsible for any charges not covered by this assignment, including denials for a properly submitted claim. We will submit one claim properly at no charge but may charge $15 to resubmit a properly submitted claim thereafter due to an error on part of the insurance company. I will update billing information as soon as any changes occur in my insurance coverage including my address and personal contact information. I understand and authorize that any unpaid services at 90 days will be charged to the credit card on file from previous office visits unless such charges have been disputed in writing. I also understand applicable statement fees, late charges, 18% annual interest, and legal expenses will also be recovered to reconcile a seriously delinquent account (> 90 days beyond the date of service) or any disparagement published as a result of a disputed billing matter. Additionally, I consent to resolving all legal disputes in binding arbitration before any civil court proceeding.

Health insurance will not be billed for auto accident cases due to the higher documentation standards necessary to document impairment, causation, etc. Auto cases that are awaiting settlement shall pay $100 month towards their balance if your medpay benefit is exhausted during care.

I understand my health insurance is a contract between myself and insurance carrier. No guarantees of coverage are implied by Colorado Spine and Sport. Unique plan requirements like pre-authorization, whereby such requirement is not clear in the initial verification of benefits process, are the responsibility of the patient to be compliant with as those requirements are not always clearly apparent at verification of benefits. Any denials over pre-authorization requirements default to our policy of billing patient's


PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES; MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND ADVANCED BENEFICIARY (ABN) NOTICES:

  1. 1. I hereby understand and consent that ALL physical therapy services at CSS are billed under my medical benefit with supervision by medical director Eric Traister, MD.This allows for longer appointment duration and lower copays among other benefits. Your insurance explanation will reflect this medical director model of care by Dr. Traister. He reviews all exams and treatment plans in addition to being on call with PT staff for consultation on your case throughout care.
  2. 2. BCBS PT patients: Your PT benefit practically speaking covers a 30 minute therapy appointment. This is sufficient for non –surgical cases. More complicated cases will be scheduled for 45 minute appointments that require patient to pay a non-covered service fee of $25 in addition to their copay for this uncovered extra 15 minute contact time. We are focused on what you need not what your insurance covers. This does not apply to chiropractic patient services. Dr. Rodgers is not a Blue Cross chiropractic provider because they limit chiropractic care to adjustment only 15 minute appointments.
  3. 3. Medicare PT patients: We are a PT provider for Medicare but not for the supplemental plans. This means you will pay your copay at the time of service and then reimbursement by any supplemental plan will occur directly to you. Dr. Rodgers is not a Medicare chiropractic provider as they limit chiropractic care to adjustment only 15 minute appointments.

The ABN gives you information to make an informed choice about whether or not to receive these services, understanding that you are accepting this transparent, fully disclosed modification to our contracted rate.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form.

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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed