Acupuncture Insurance and Rates

Insurance Accepted:

Dr. Heintze is “in-network” with the following plans:

• PIP (Auto Injury) Insurance
• Regence
• Premera
• Lifewise
• Aetna
• First Choice
• Group Health (PPO plans)

If you have insurance coverage for acupuncture or naturopathic medicine, we will bill your insurance for you as part of our services. If you do not have acupuncture or naturopathic medicine insurance coverage, we offer a 10% prompt pay discount as well as pre-paid treatment packages to those that are under-insured or need to reach a deductible. If requested, we can also provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement if you do not have insurance benefits.

If you have questions about your insurance coverage, please contact our Benefits Specialist Debra at Puget Sound Medical Billing at (206) 434-6317. She will answer your insurance questions and clarify your insurance benefits.

New Patient Forms

Once an appointment has been booked, you will receive an email from CHARM PHR (our patient portal) prompting you to create an account. Once you have created the account, all new patient forms will be available through that portal. You must complete all electronic forms 24 hours before your first appointment. If we do not receive these forms on time, your appointment will be rescheduled.

Please read through the consent forms before your visit, you will be asked to sign these forms at your appointment. If you do not have access to the internet or have trouble creating an account, please give our office a call as soon as possible so we can assist you in any way we can,(425) 686-4498.

If you do not have acupuncture insurance coverage, you may qualify for our nonprofit, low-cost acupuncture clinic. To learn more about eligibility, please visit www.painreliefproject.org.

Services & Fees

• All fees based on the length and complexity of the visit. Fees are listed in a range as they reflect billed rates. Fees do not include additional procedures, lab tests, or supplements.
• Dr. Heintze does combined naturopathic and acupuncture visits. We are a conjunctive care clinic and work with you and your primary care.
• Your initial visit will include an in-depth intake, health history, and any necessary exam (the office visit) followed by your first acupuncture treatment.

Estimated Fees:

First Office visit*: $80-240
Return Office visit*: $40-225

Acupuncture Treatment: $55-145

***Typical initial acupuncture visit (initial office visit plus acupuncture treatment) if paid at time of service: $162

***Typical return acupuncture visit if paid at time of service: $90

Dietary and nutritional coaching focused visit in conjunction with Naturopathic care (return patients only): $140

Specialty Lab/Food allergy testing: $169-429

Pre-paid acupuncture treatment packages are available:

(expire within 3 months from purchase date and can go towards meeting deductible)

Purchase 4 Return Acupuncture sessions, $324

Purchase 6 Return Acupuncture sessions, $486

Purchase 10 Return Acupuncture sessions, $810

Phone/Skype consults (for return visits only, billed in 15 min increments): $74-147

Skype consults for non-Washington residents: visit Dr. Ellie’s Virtual Consult Programs

Non-Sufficient Funds Fee:
Returned Check Fee (NSF): $35

Cancellation Policy:

A credit card will be required when booking your appointment, if your appointment is canceled within 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, or you do not show up for an appointment, your credit card will be charged a No Show/Cancellation Fee: $50

Payment:

Payment, co-pays, and food allergy tests fees are due at time of service. We accept cash, personal checks, HSA cards, and credit cards.

Automobile Accident Injury and PIP Claims:

Starting Point Acupuncture and Wellness does accept motor vehicle accident claims. Please notify your auto insurance carrier of your visit to our office immediately. Notify our office immediately if an attorney is representing you. We will bill your auto insurance for you.