Therapeutic Radiologists, Inc. is a radiation oncology group dedicated to providing diverse radiation therapy and related services throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our world-class physicians are located in Research Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, North Kansas City Hospital and the St. Luke's Cancer Institute. We also have two freestanding radiation oncology centers – Radiation Oncology Center of Olathe, located on the campus of Olathe Medical Center and the Liberty Radiation Oncology Center, located on the campus of Liberty Hospital. Our freestanding centers are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies allowing us to provide our patients with the latest therapies. Our group also consults and treats patients in many other hospitals and medical centers throughout Kansas City and the surrounding communities.
Our physicians specialize in the entire spectrum of hospital based and freestanding services, including Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife, Novalis, and linac based), Image Guided Radiotherapy, brachytherapy, and High Dose Radiotherapy. Since 1977, TRI has earned the respect and trust from the area’s leading oncologists, hospitals and patients we serve.
FAQs - Billing
- Our billing office submits claims for services to insurance companies,
government programs (i.e. Medicare and Medicaid) or any other appropriate
payer indicated by you. All charges are filed with the appropriate carrier
on a weekly basis. The billing office staff will verify the completeness
of necessary billing information and supply all the necessary information
to the payers to process and pay your claims.
- During your course of radiation therapy we have Office Coordinators and Insurance Specialists available
to meet with you. These staff members are available to discuss your insurance
benefits relating to radiation therapy and will answer any questions you
may have relating to balances for which you are responsible.
- You will receive statements from Therapeutic Radiologists, Inc. and the hospital where your radiation treatments were performed. Therapeutic Radiologists, Inc. will send you a statement every 30 days depending on when your insurance company pays on your claims.
1. Will my Medicare cover my radiation treatments?
Yes, your Medicare
will cover your radiation treatments. Medicare allows 80% of the allowable
fees, which would leave your responsibility at 20% of the allowable fees.
2.
Will my secondary pay what Medicare does not?
Yes, if your benefit plan
covers the entire Medicare allowable. If you request, our billing staff
will be happy to verify your coverage.
3. I only have Medicare. Before
I start my treatment, can I find out what I would owe my radiation oncologist
after my Medicare pays?
With the assistance of your radiation oncologist,
our Office Coordinators or Insurance Specialists will be happy to give you an estimate of what your
course of therapy will cost. We are then able to calculate an estimate
of what Medicare will pay, which is 80% of the allowed amount. You will
be responsible for the remaining 20% of that allowed amount.
4. I do
not have any insurance coverage. Can I make any kind of financial arrangement
with Therapeutic Radiologists, Inc.?
Yes, we offer a flexible payment
plan. We also work closely with our affiliated hospitals to assist in
an application for medical assistance, if applicable.
5. Can I find
out what my insurance company will pay on my radiation treatments?
Yes,
our Office Coordinators or Insurance Specialists will be happy to assist in the verification of your
coverage. We will require a copy of your appropriate insurance card(s).
6.
Do I need a referral for my radiation therapy?
If your insurance plan
requires that you establish a relationship with a Primary Care Physician
(PCP), you will need a referral for your initial consultation. If your
radiation oncologist determines treatment is necessary after your initial
consultation, the treating facility personnel will obtain all precertifications
and/or prior authorizations.
Our Insurance Specialists are available five days a week to answer your questions. You are also welcome to call the TRI billing office at 816-313-2677 or, for long distance callers 1-888-655-0327 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm(CST).
OUR MISSION:
To provide leadership
and excellence in the care of cancer patients while responding to the changing
needs of patients, physicians, health care facilities, and agencies in the
greater metropolitan Kansas City area.