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The International Adoption Clinic at UAB is a Medical Specialty Clinic. We highly recommend that you verify your insurance coverage prior to your clinic visit and obtain the following information in particular. Insurance policies vary widely; some people must receive a referral from their primary pediatrician before being seen in this clinic. If your policy requires this, please do so prior to your appointment. Determining this information in advance helps reduce billing errors and difficulties. Some policies require the use of certain providers (labs, therapists and physicians); going to out of network provider can incur a larger bill. It is particularly important to know which labs are in your network. Collecting this information in advance helps reduce billing errors and keeps your out-of-pocket costs minimized. Please call the customer service number on your insurance card. Here are some of the questions that you will need to ask:
What is the benefit (what your policy covers) for the following pediatricians:
- Dr. Jennifer Nobles Chambers
- Dr. Carin Richard
They are in network for most BCBS policies and practices within the UAB system.
Do you need a referral?
What is the benefit for laboratory tests and are there specific labs that must be used? We use Labcorp or Children's Hospital lab - ask if this is a preferred provider.
Are there additional fees for visiting an "Outpatient Specialty Clinic"?
Pre-Adoption Services (these services are not covered by insurance because the child is not yet added to the insurance policy):
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Preparing Families for International Adoption Seminar (includes 4 family members - additional family members can attend for a minimal fee)
$150.00
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*Routine Pre-adoption Medical Review (includes on-call/prescription)
$300.00
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Russia, Blind Referral or Special Needs Referral
$450.00
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Review of additional referrals
$250.00-$350.00
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On-Call/Prescription services while in country
$200.00
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* Routine referral is any referral that is non-special needs where the majority of the referral information is received prior to travel.
Post-Adoption Services:
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Initial Evaluation
$300.00 + co-pay (check on insurance coverage)
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3-week follow up appointment
co-pay only (check on insurance coverage)
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6 month and 1 year follow up appointment
$150.00 / hour + co-pay (check on insurance coverage)
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Therapy Only
$150.00 / hour
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Child Development Evaluation
$500.00 + co-pay
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