12th Avenue Massage Therapy Group

About Insurance and Massage Therapy

Many Massage Therapists accept insurance, but not all insurance
companies pay for Massage Therapy. This is changing, as more
and more insurance companies are realizing the benefits of
Massage and are including it as a covered therapy.

Types of Insurance

Commercial Insurance-Commercial Insurance (also called
Private Insurance) is usually paid for by the patient, their employer
or both. The government also offers commercial insurance to it's
civilian workers.

Some examples of Commercial Insurance are
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and Aetna.
While massage therapy can be covered by insurance companies,
not all policies offered by the insurance company will pay for
Massage Therapy. For example, most BCBS of Florida PPO policie
will pay but most BCBS of Florida HMO's won't..
(Your insurance card will state what type of insurance you have).

PIP Insurance - In Florida, if you are a registered automobile
owner you are required to purchase automobile insurance. You are
also required to purchase PIP insurance (Personal Injury Protectio
or No-Fault Insurance). Florida's coverage for PIP is $10,000.
This covers the patient for medical bills pertaining to the accident.
Some examples of companies that provide PIP insurance are
USAA, Progressive, Geico, and State Farm,

Insurance companies we accept

The following is a list of insurance that we accept.
Please note that all policies are different and we need to call to
make sure your policy will cover Massage Therapy.

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
USAA
Progressive
Geico
State Farm
Allstate

If your insurance company is not listed, call us or use our
Insurance Verification Form (the lnk is to the right). We will find out
if your insurance company will pay for Massage Therapy.


About Insurance and Massage Therapy Many Massage Therapists accept insurance, but not all insurance companies pay for Massage Therapy. This is changing, as more and more insurance companies are realizing the benefits of Massage and are including it as a covered therapy. Types of Insurance *Commercial Insurance-Commercial Insurance (also called Private Insurance) is usually paid for by the patient, their employer or both. The government also offers commercial insurance to it's civilian workers. Some examples of Commercial Insurance are Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and Aetna. While massage therapy can be covered by insurance companies, not all policies offered by the insurance company will pay for Massage Therapy. For example, most BCBS of Florida PPO policie will pay but most BCBS of Florida HMO's won't.. (Your insurance card will state what type of insurance you have). PIP Insurance* - In Florida, if you are a registered automobile owner you are required to purchase automobile insurance. You are also required to purchase PIP insurance (Personal Injury Protectio or No-Fault Insurance). Florida's coverage for PIP is $10,000. This covers the patient for medical bills pertaining to the accident. Some examples of companies that provide PIP insurance are USAA, Progressive, Geico, and State Farm, Insurance companies we accept The following is a list of insurance that we accept. Please note that all policies are different and we need to call to make sure your policy will cover Massage Therapy. Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida USAA Progressive Geico State Farm Allstate If your insurance company is not listed, call us or use our Insurance Verification Form (the lnk is to the right). We will find out if your insurance company will pay for Massage Therapy.	Step 1: Insurance Verification We need to find out if your insurance company will pay for Massage Therapy. Use our secure online form: Online Insurance Verification Form
	Step 2: Doctor's prescription
	Prescription Referral Form	In order for your insurance company to cover massage you must have a prescription from your doctor. You can print the form to the left to bring to your doctor or your doctor can use their own prescription pad. If the doctor uses their own prescription it must state: • That it is for Manual Therapy(97140) or Massage Therapy (97124) • The diagnosis code • The duration, and • The frequency
	Step 3: Forms for your first visit
		Intake Forms All patients must fill out an intake form. This is information that will help us give you the best service we can. It is important to be honest on this form. All information is strictly confidential. There are some conditions that can be adversely affected by massage. Intake Form
		Release of Records and Assignment of Benefits This form authorizes the Insurance Company to pay the provider of services directly. It also authorizes us to release any medical records or other information from you files to attorneys, doctors, or insurance companies that are involved with this case. These records would be used to aid in the recovery of benefits. Release of Records