Insurance, referrals and what to bring
Advanced Urology participates in most insurance plans, including Medicare. Knowing your own benefits ahead of time keeps your first visit at our Marietta, Canton, Dallas or Jasper office simple.
Which insurance plans are accepted?
Plans Advanced Urology lists as accepted include the following, among many others. In-network status can differ from one plan to the next, so confirm yours with your insurer.
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- Anthem
- United
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Coventry
- National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
- American Postal Workers Union (APWU)
Do I need a referral or prior approval?
Some plans require a referral, an authorization or precertification before a specialist visit or procedure. Please call your insurance company ahead of time to ask what your plan needs.
Could my plan exclude certain services?
Urology is a specialty, and some plans limit coverage for things like erectile dysfunction treatment or sterilization, or for where a treatment takes place. If you are planning a vasectomy, for example, check coverage first.
Is payment help available?
Advanced Urology accepts CareCredit, a healthcare credit card that allows monthly payments, and has a Financial Assistance Program with an application on the Advanced Urology insurance page.
What should I bring to the visit?
- Insurance card and photo ID
- Any referral or authorization your plan requires
- A current list of medicines and supplements
- Recent lab work, imaging reports and records from other doctors
How do I check my benefits before a visit?
A short call to your insurer saves surprises later. Ask whether Advanced Urology is in network for your plan, whether a specialist visit needs a referral, what your specialist copay and deductible are, and whether office tests such as ultrasound or lab work are covered.
Does the place of service matter?
It can. Some plans treat a procedure differently depending on where it happens. Procedures for our four offices take place at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center, so ask your plan how it covers care in an ambulatory surgery center.
Who can answer billing questions?
Call (678) 344-8900 and our team will help with coverage and billing questions. Our first-visit guide covers the rest of the visit.
Is Medicare accepted?
Yes. Advanced Urology participates in Medicare and most other insurance plans.
Do you post prices online?
No. Costs depend on your plan's deductible and copay, so our team goes over them with you by phone before a procedure.
Does insurance cover a vasectomy?
Many employer and commercial plans include it; Medicare and Medicaid frequently don't. Check with your plan.
We're here to help. Our offices in Marietta, Canton, Dallas and Jasper share one phone line and one caring team.