NEW PATIENT VISIT BACK

LAST NAME:________________________________________ FIRST:_______________________________ MI:_______________ MAILING ADDRESS:________________________________________ CITY:____________________ ST:______ZIP:___________ PHYSICAL ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN MAILING) :___________________________________________________________

CITY:____________________ ST:______ZIP:___________ HOME PHONE:(______)_______________WORK PHONE:(_____)________________EXT:___ MOBILE:(_____)_______________ PERMISSION TO USE MOBILE PHONE (INITIAL): ______ PREFERRED LANGUAGE: ________________________

BIRTH DATE:____/____/_____ AGE:____ SEX: M F HGT:_____WGT:_____RACE:_________ ETHNICITY:_____________

MO DAY YEAR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:______________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________

MAY WE USE YOUR EMAIL FOR COMMUNICATION? NO YES

HAVE YOU BEEN SEEN BY A BOULDER NEUROSURGICAL PHYSICIAN BEFORE? NO YES

IF “YES” WHEN AND WHO: ____________________________________________________________________________________ WHO REFERRED YOU TO OUR OFFICE?:________________________________________________________________________ PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR(S):__________________________________________________________________________________

YOUR PHARMACY (INCLUDE CROSS STREETS): _________________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________ ST:______ ZIP:__________ YOUR EMPLOYER:___________________________________________________ OCCUPATION:___________________________

EMPLOYED RETIRED DISABLED DUE TO CURRENT CONDITION DISABLED DUE TO OTHER REASONS

MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE MARRIED DIVORCED WIDOWED EMERGENCY CONTACT (NOT LIVING WITH YOU) NAME:_______________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP:_____________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________ CITY:________________ ST:________ ZIP:___________ TELEPHONE#:_(______)____________________________ MOBILE:_(_____)________________________________ I hereby acknowledge that I have been provided BNA’s Notice of Privacy Practices and understand that I may, at any time, request to receive the full Notice of Privacy Practices from BNA, 4743 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 202, Boulder, CO 80303, 303-938-5700. SIGNATURE:________________________________________________________DATE:________________________ PRINT NAME:__________________________________RELATIONSHIP:______________________________________

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PLEASE LIST CURRENT MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION PRIMARY INSURANCE:_________________________________________ ID#___________________ GROUP# ________________

ADDRESS OF COMPANY:______________________________________________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________ STATE:_______________ ZIP:_____________TELEPHONE:_(_____)___________________

POLICY HOLDER’S NAME:_________________________________ _____________________________ ______ LAST FIRST MI TELEPHONE:(_______)_______________________________ MOBILE TELEPHONE:(______)_____________________________ RELATIONSHIP:________________________ DATE OF BIRTH:______/_______/______ SOCIAL SEC#:___________________ MONTH DAY YEAR

EMPLOYER (FULL NAME):__________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________ CITY:_____________________________________________ STATE:______________ ZIP:__________________ TELEPHONE: _(______)_______________________________ EXT.:_____________ SECONDARY INSURANCE

POLICY HOLDER’S NAME:_________________________________ _____________________________ ____________ LAST FIRST MI

RELATIONSHIP:________________________ DATE OF BIRTH:______/_______/______ SOCIAL SEC#:___________________ MONTH DAY YEAR NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY:________________________________ID#___________________ GROUP# ________________ ADDRESS OF INSURANCE COMPANY:___________________________________________________________________________ CITY:__________________________ STATE:_______________ ZIP:_____________TELEPHONE:_(_____)___________________ PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCOUNT

MYSELF

OTHER LAST NAME:_________________________ FIRST NAME:______________________RELATIONSHIP:____________ ADDRESS:____________________________APT#:________CITY:__________________ ST:______ ZIP:__________ TELEPHONE:_(_____)__________________ MOBILE:_(______)______________________ EMPLOYER (FULL NAME) :________________________________ WORK PHONE#:_(_____)_________________EXT:______ ADDRESS:_____________________________________SUITE#:______ CITY:___________ST:____ ZIP:__________ SOCIAL SECURITY #:____________________________ DRIVERS LICENSE#:________________ STATE:________ AUTHORIZATION: I HEREBY AUTHORIZE BOULDER NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES TO FURNISH INFORMATION TO MY

INSURANCE CARRIERS CONCERNING MY INJURY/ACCIDENT/CONDITION, AND I HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ASSIGN TO BOULDER NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES ALL PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES RENDERED. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARGES WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE COVERED BY MY INSURANCE. SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________________ DATE:____________________________ PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

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PATIENT STATEMENT OF INJURY/ACCIDENT/CONDITION DETAILS

ARE YOU HERE AS A RESULT OF AN INJURY OR ACCIDENT? NO YES IF YES, PLEASE COMPLETE BELOW:

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY. CLAIMS MAY NOT BE PAID IF INFORMATION IS NOT ACCURATE. PATIENT NAME:_________________________________________ _________________________________ __________ LAST FIRST MI

DATE OF BIRTH:_________/__________/__________ MONTH DAY YEAR

FULL TIME STUDENT NO YES IF YES, NAME OF SCHOOL:________________________________________

PRIMARY INSURANCE COMPANY:___________________________________ ID#:__________________________________

OTHER INSURANCE? NO YES IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT:

AUTO ACCIDENT WORK INJURY RECREATIONAL ACCIDENT HOME ACCIDENT OTHER ACCIDENT

DATE OF INJURY:________/__________/__________ MONTH DAY YEAR WHERE DID THIS OCCUR?_______________________________ AUTHORIZATION: I HEREBY AUTHORIZE BOULDER NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES TO FURNISH THIS INFORMATION TO MY

INSURANCE CARRIERS CONCERNING MY INJURY/ACCIDENT/CONDITION.

PATIENT/GUARANTOR SIGNATURE:______________________________________ DATE:____________________________ PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

THIS FORM IS TO BE SENT WITH THE FIRST VISIT INSURANCE CLAIM FORM.

Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates

Patient Financial Policy

1. I understand it is my responsibility to provide all referral forms, referral numbers and insurance cards needed to process my claim at the time of service.

2. All visits not covered by your insurance policy are to be paid at the time of service. It is the patient’s responsibility to understand his/her insurance benefits.

3. All accounts, which are 90 days past the date of service, may be sent to collections, unless prior arrangements have been made.

4. I understand it is my responsibility to notify this office of any insurance changes.

Patient No Show Policy: A $50 charge will be assessed if a patient fails to show up to their appointment without 24 hour notification.

Patient Payment Policy: Patients who are covered under an insurance plan are responsible for all co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance amounts. Co-pays will be collected at the time of service. Once insurance has been filed and an explanation of benefits received, any amount indicated as patient responsibility will be billed to the patient or responsible party.

Returned Check Policy: All returned checks will be issued a $25.00 fee to be billed to the patient. If a patient writes one insufficient fund check, the patient may clear their account by paying the $25.00 service fee, in addition to the account balance, and may keep their check writing privileges. If the patient writes a second insufficient fund check, the account must be cleared and the service fee of $25.00 paid, but check writing privileges will be revoked. The account would then be deemed “CASH ONLY”. Collection Agency Policy: Once insurance is billed and services have been processed, any patient balance is expected from the patient within the 30 days, unless other arrangements have been made. If the patient does not make payment on their account within 30 days, the account may be turned over to an outside collections agency. At which time additional fees may be incurred. I have read and understand the above information. SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________________ DATE:____________________________

PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

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MEDICAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION/RELEASE

I. Please list the family members or other persons, if any, whom we may inform about your general medical

condition and your diagnosis (including treatment, payment and health care operations):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ II. Please list the family members or significant others, if any, whom we may inform about your medical condition

ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY: Name _________________________________ Phone_________________________ Name _________________________________ Phone_________________________ III. Please print the address of where you would like your billing statements and/or correspondence from our office to

be sent if other than your home.

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

IV. Please indicate if you want all correspondence from our office sent in a sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL”:

YES ______________ NO_____________

V. Please print the telephone number where you want to receive calls about your appointments, lab and x-ray

results, or other health care information if other than your home phone number: ( )___________________________

* I am fully aware that a cell phone is not a secure and private line. ** I am fully aware my health information can be transmitted by facsimile (fax), mail or the internet. VI. Can confidential messages (i.e., appointment reminders) be left on your home answering machine, voicemail or

sent via email? YES_____________ NO _____________

SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________________ DATE:____________________________ PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

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LAST NAME: __________________________________ FIRST NAME: ____________________________ MI: ______ AGE: ______ DESCRIBE THE REASON FOR TODAY’S VISIT:____________________________________________________________________ HAVE YOU HAD THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTS FOR YOUR CONDITION? (MARK ALL THAT APPLY)

BRACING MASSAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTIC MANIPULATIONS

SPINAL INJECTIONS TRACTION THERAPY SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR

MORPHINE PUMP ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THERAPIES NONE N/A

HAVE YOU HAD ANY PREVIOUS SURGERIES FOR THIS CONDITION? NO YES IF YES, WHICH LEVEL? _____________

OTHER SURGERIES AND/OR HOSPITALIZATIONS YEAR SURGERY COMPLICATIONS __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________

PLEASE REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY

OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS (NOT INCLUDED ABOVE) ______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY MEDICATIONS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING: DOSE TIMES/ DAY __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________

PLEASE LIST ANY BLOOD THINNERS (ASPIRIN, ADVIL, WARFARIN, ETC) AND HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS. PLEASE REQUEST AN ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY

DO YOU HAVE ANY DRUG, IV DYE, LATEX OR FOOD ALLERGIES? NO YES IF YES, PLEASE LIST__________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ARE THERE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT RUN IN YOUR FAMILY? NO YES IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE: ________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE:_____________________________________________________ DATE:____________________________ PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________

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Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates LAST NAME: __________________________________ FIRST NAME: ____________________________ MI: ______ AGE: ______

SOCIAL HISTORY

DO YOU LIVE ALONE? NO YES

DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN? NO I HAVE ________CHILDREN

I HAVE SMOKED _______PACK(S) PER DAY FOR _____YEARS I NEVER SMOKED QUIT _____YEARS AGO

I DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL I DRINK ONLY SOCIALLY I DRINK DAILY. IF CHECKED, HOW MUCH?____________ ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HIV/AIDS? (BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS, DRUG USE, ETC.)? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN________________

REVIEW OF THE SYSTEMS (PLEASE CHECK CONDITIONS THAT YOU CURRENTLY HAVE)

5. CARDIOVASCULAR

HEART DISEASE

CHEST PAIN, ANGINA

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

DATE OF LAST EKG_____

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

IRREGULAR PULSE

HEART MURMUR

HIGH CHOLESTEROL

LEG SWELLING

6. GASTROINTESTINAL

LIVER DISEASE JAUNDICE

ULCERS OR GASTRITIS

COLON, LIVER OR STOMACH CANCER

BLOOD IN YOUR VOMIT 7. GENITOURINARY

BLOOD IN URINE

DIFFICULTY URINATING

INCONTINENCE

KIDNEY STONES

PROSTATE CANCER

UTERINE/ CERVICAL CANCER

8. ENDOCRINE

DIABETES

THYROID DISEASE

7. ENDOCRINE

1. GENERAL

RECENT FEVER/ CHILLS

RECENT WEIGHT LOSS

RECENT WEIGHT GAIN

SLEEP PROBLEMS 2. EYES

WEAR GLASSES

EYE INFECTIONS

EYE INJURIES

CATARACTS

GLAUCOMA 3. EAR, NOSE, THROAT AND MOUTH

WEAR HEARING AIDS

HEARING LOSS

EAR PAIN

EAR INFECTIONS

RINGING IN THE EARS RT LT

BALANCE DISTURBANCE

VERTIGO/ SPINNING

NOSEBLEEDS

INABILITY TO SMELL 4. RESPIRATORY

ASTHMA

EMPHYSEMA

BRONCHITIS

PNEUMONIA

LUNG CANCER

DATE OF LAST CHEST X-RAY___________

9. NEUROLOGICAL

HEADACHE

LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

DIZZINESS/ VERTIGO

POOR BALANCE/ FREQUENT FALLING

SEIZURES

DIFFICULTY WITH SPEECH

DOUBLE/ BLURRED VISION

PARALYSIS

FACE WEAKNESS

FACIAL PAIN

FACIAL SPASM 10. PSYCHOLOGICAL

ANXIETY

DEPRESSION

CLAUSTROPHOBIA

TROUBLE CONCENTRATING 11. MUSCULOSCELETAL

BACK PAIN

LEG PAIN RT LT

LEG WEAKNESS RT LT

NECK PAIN

ARM PAIN RT LT

ARM WEAKNESS RT LT

ARTHRITIS 12. BLOOD AND LYMPH

ANEMIA

HEMOPHILIA

BLEEDING TENDENCIES

SWOLLEN GLANDS OR LYMPHNODES

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS IF YES, WHEN?

IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS

PLEASE LIST ANY OTHER CONDITIONS/CONCERNS NOT MENTIONED ABOVE THAT YOU BELIEVE WOULD BE RELEVANT TO YOUR OFFICE VISIT___________________________________________________________________________

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LAST NAME:___________________________________ FIRST NAME: ____________________________ MI: ______ AGE: _____

PLEASE CIRCLE THE NUMBER THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR PAIN ON AVERAGE IN THE LAST 7 DAYS

LOW BACK PAIN NO PAIN 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SEVERE PAIN

LEG PAIN NO PAIN 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SEVERE PAIN

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS:

WEAKNESS IN YOUR LEGS LEFT RIGHT

DIFFICULTIES WITH BOWEL AND/ OR BLADDER IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING LOW BACK OR LEG PAIN, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

PLEASE MARK THESE DRAWINGS ACCORDING TO WHERE YOU HURT USING THE KEY BELOW TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTER OF YOUR PAIN. MARK A CIRCLED “X” IN THE ONE PLACE YOUR PAIN IS MOST SEVERE.

SHOOTING-STABBING BURNING / ACHING PINS & NEEDLES NUMBNESS

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Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: 9/23/2013 THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO

THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Leslie Laws, Administrator.

OUR OBLIGATIONS:

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of protected health information

Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices regarding health information about you

Follow the terms of our notice that is currently in effect

HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION:

The following describes the ways we may use and disclose health information that identifies you (“Health Information”). Except for the purposes described below, we will use and disclose Health Information only with your written permission. You may revoke such permission at any time by writing to our practice Privacy Officer.

For Treatment. We may use and disclose Health Information for your treatment and to provide you with treatment-related health care services. For example, we may disclose Health Information to doctors, nurses, technicians, or other personnel, including people outside our office, who are involved in your medical care and need the information to provide you with medical care.

For Payment. We may use and disclose Health Information so that we or others may bill and receive payment from you, an insurance company or a third party for the treatment and services you received. For example, we may give your health plan information about you so that they will pay for your treatment.

For Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose Health Information for health care operations purposes. These uses and disclosures are necessary to make sure that all of our patients receive quality care and to operate and manage our office. For example, we may use and disclose information to make sure the obstetrical or gynecological care you receive is of the highest quality. We also may share information with other entities that have a relationship with you (for example, your health plan) for their health care operation activities.

Appointment Reminders, Treatment Alternatives and Health Related Benefits and Services. We may use and disclose Health Information to contact you to remind you that you have an appointment with us. We also may use and disclose Health Information to tell you about treatment alternatives or health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you.

Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care. When appropriate, we may share Health Information with a person who is involved in your medical care or payment for your care, such as your family or a close friend. We also may notify your family about your location or general condition or disclose such information to an entity assisting in a disaster relief effort.

Research. Under certain circumstances, we may use and disclose Health Information for research. For example, a research project may involve comparing the health of patients who received one treatment to those who received another, for the same condition. Before we use or disclose Health Information for research, the project will go through a special approval process. Even without special approval, we may permit researchers to look at records to help them identify patients who may be included in their research project or for other similar purposes, as long as they do not remove or take a copy of any Health Information.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS:

As Required by Law. We will disclose Health Information when required to do so by international, federal, state or local law.

To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety. We may use and disclose Health Information when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of the public or another person. Disclosures, however, will be made only to someone who may be able to help prevent the threat.

Business Associates. We may disclose Health Information to our business associates that perform functions on our behalf or provide us with services if the information is necessary for such functions or services. For example, we may use another company to perform billing services on our behalf. All of our business associates are obligated to protect the privacy of your information and are not allowed to use or disclose any information other than as specified in our contract.

Organ and Tissue Donation. If you are an organ donor, we may use or release Health Information to organizations that handle organ procurement or other entities engaged in procurement, banking or transportation of organs, eyes or tissues to facilitate organ, eye or tissue donation and transplantation.

Military and Veterans. If you are a member of the armed forces, we may release Health Information as required by military command authorities. We also may release Health Information to the appropriate foreign military authority if you are a member of a foreign military.

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Workers’ Compensation. We may release Health Information for workers’ compensation or similar programs. These programs provide benefits for work-related injuries or illness.

Public Health Risks. We may disclose Health Information for public health activities. These activities generally include disclosures to prevent or control disease, injury or disability; report births and deaths; report child abuse or neglect; report reactions to medications or problems with products; notify people of recalls of products they may be using; a person who may have been exposed to a disease or may be at risk for contracting or spreading a disease or condition; and the appropriate government authority if we believe a patient has been the victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence. We will only make this disclosure if you agree or when required or authorized by law.

Health Oversight Activities. We may disclose Health Information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law. These oversight activities include, for example, audits, investigations, inspections, and licensure. These activities are necessary for the government to monitor the health care system, government programs, and compliance with civil rights laws.

Data Breach Notification Purposes. We may use or disclose your Protected Health Information to provide legally required notices of unauthorized access to or disclosure of your health information.

Lawsuits and Disputes. If you are involved in a lawsuit or a dispute, we may disclose Health Information in response to a court or administrative order. We also may disclose Health Information in response to a subpoena, discovery request, or other lawful process by someone else involved in the dispute, but only if efforts have been made to tell you about the request or to obtain an order protecting the information requested.

Law Enforcement. We may release Health Information if asked by a law enforcement official if the information is: (1) in response to a court order, subpoena, warrant, summons or similar process; (2) limited information to identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness, or missing person; (3) about the victim of a crime even if, under certain very limited circumstances, we are unable to obtain the person’s agreement; (4) about a death we believe may be the result of criminal conduct; (5) about criminal conduct on our premises; and (6) in an emergency to report a crime, the location of the crime or victims, or the identity, description or location of the person who committed the crime.

Coroners, Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors. We may release Health Information to a coroner or medical examiner. This may be necessary, for example, to identify a deceased person or determine the cause of death. We also may release Health Information to funeral directors as necessary for their duties.

National Security and Intelligence Activities. We may release Health Information to authorized federal officials for intelligence, counter-intelligence, and other national security activities authorized by law.

Protective Services for the President and Others. We may disclose Health Information to authorized federal officials so they may provide protection to the President, other authorized persons or foreign heads of state or to conduct special investigations.

Inmates or Individuals in Custody. If you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under the custody of a law enforcement official, we may release Health Information to the correctional institution or law enforcement official. This release would be if necessary: (1) for the institution to provide you with health care; (2) to protect your health and safety or the health and safety of others; or (3) the safety and security of the correctional institution.

USES AND DISCLOSURES THAT REQUIRE US TO GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT AND OPT

Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care. Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend or any other person you identify, your Protected Health Information that directly relates to that person’s involvement in your health care., If you are unable to agree or object to such a disclosure, we may disclose such information as necessary if we determine that it is in your best interest based on our professional judgment.

Disaster Relief. We may disclose your Protected Health Information to disaster relief organizations that seek your Protected Health Information to coordinate your care, or notify family and friends of your location or condition in a disaster. We will provide you with an opportunity to agree or object to such a disclosure whenever we practically can do so.

YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES

The following uses and disclosures of your Protected Health Information will be made only with your written authorization:

1. Uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information for marketing purposes; and

2. Disclosures that constitute a sale of your Protected Health Information

Other uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information not covered by this Notice or the laws that apply to us will be made only with your written authorization. If you do give us an authorization, you may revoke it at any time by submitting a written revocation to our Privacy Officer and we will no longer disclose Protected Health Information under the authorization. But disclosure that we made in reliance on your authorization before you revoked it will not be affected by the revocation.

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YOUR RIGHTS:

You have the following rights regarding Health Information we have about you:

Right to Inspect and Copy. You have a right to inspect and copy Health Information that may be used to make decisions about your care or payment for your care. This includes medical and billing records, other than psychotherapy notes. To inspect and copy this Health Information, you must make your request, in writing, to Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates. We have up to 30 days to make your Protected Health Information available to you and we may charge you a reasonable fee for the costs of copying, mailing or other supplies associated with your request. We may not charge you a fee if you need the information for a claim for benefits under the Social Security Act or any other state of federal needs-based benefit program. We may deny your request in certain limited circumstances. If we do deny your request, you have the right to have the denial reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional who was not directly involved in the denial of your request, and we will comply with the outcome of the review.

Right to an Electronic Copy of Electronic Medical Records. If your Protected Health Information is maintained in an electronic format (known as an electronic medical record or an electronic health record), you have the right to request that an electronic copy of your record be given to you or transmitted to another individual or entity. We will make every effort to provide access to your Protected Health Information in the form or format you request, if it is readily producible in such form or format. If the Protected Health Information is not readily producible in the form or format you request your record will be provided in either our standard electronic format or if you do not want this form or format, a readable hard copy form. We may charge you a reasonable, cost-based fee for the labor associated with transmitting the electronic medical record.

Right to Get Notice of a Breach. You have the right to be notified upon a breach of any of your unsecured Protected Health Information.

Right to Amend. If you feel that Health Information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for our office. To request an amendment, you must make your request, in writing, to Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we made of Health Information for purposes other than treatment, payment and health care operations or for which you provided written authorization. To request an accounting of disclosures, you must make your request, in writing, to Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates.

Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the Health Information we use or disclose for treatment, payment, or health care operations. You also have the right to request a limit on the Health Information we disclose to someone involved in your care or the payment for your care, like a family member or friend. For example, you could ask that we not share information about a particular diagnosis or treatment with your spouse. To request a restriction, you must make your request, in writing, to Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates. We are not required to agree to your request unless you are asking us to restrict the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information to a health plan for payment or health care operation purposes and such information you wish to restrict pertains solely to a health care item or service for which you have paid us “out-of-pocket” in full. If we agree, we will comply with your request unless the information is needed to provide you with emergency treatment.

Out-of-Pocket-Payments. If you paid out-of-pocket (or in other words, you have requested that we not bill your health plan) in full for a specific item or service, you have the right to ask that your Protected Health Information with respect to that item or service not be disclosed to a health plan for purposes of payment or health care operations, and we will honor that request.

Right to Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you can ask that we only contact you by mail or at work. To request confidential communications, you must make your request, in writing, to Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted. We will accommodate reasonable requests.

Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice. You have the right to a paper copy of this notice. You may ask us to give you a copy of this notice at any time. Even if you have agreed to receive this notice electronically, you are still entitled to a paper copy of this notice. You may obtain a copy of this notice at our web site, www.bnasurg.com. To obtain a paper copy of this notice, Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates.

CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE:

We reserve the right to change this notice and make the new notice apply to Health Information we already have as well as any information we receive in the future. We will post a copy of our current notice at our office. The notice will contain the effective date on the first page, in the top right-hand corner.

COMPLAINTS:

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our office, contact Leslie Laws. All complaints must be made in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

____My signature below indicates that I acknowledge receipt of this HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Signature of Patient or Patient Representative Print Name Date

Financial  Transparency  Disclosure    

Dear  Patient,  The  purpose  of  this  letter  is  to  advise  you  that,  during  the  process  of  your  care  with  Boulder  Neurosurgical  &  Spine  Associates  (BNA),  you  may  receive  services  from  providers  that  do  not  participate  and  are  not  in  network  with  your  insurance  plan.  While  we  may  request  or  order  services  for  your  benefit,  we  are  not  always  aware  of  the  insurance  participation  status  of  providers  that  may  provide  those  services.    BNA  wants  to  be  transparent  and  informational  regarding  out-­‐of-­‐network  services  it  may  deem  necessary  for  your  care.    Non-­‐participating,  out-­‐of-­‐network  providers  of  healthcare  services  will  bill  you  separately  for  your  portion  of  financial  responsibility  for  the  services  they  provide  and  they  are  not  part  of  BNA  and  MAY  BE  OUT-­‐OF-­‐NETWORK  FOR  YOU.      Some  examples  of  services  that  you  may  receive  from  non-­‐participating  providers  are:  

• Anesthesia  BNA  utilizes  anesthesia  for  all  of  its  surgical  services.  Anesthesia  is  utilized  for  patient  comfort  during  surgery.  All  anesthesia  services  provided  to  BNA  patients  are  provided  by  providers  who  are  not  part  of  BNA.  

• Surgical  Assisting  BNA  utilizes  surgical  assistants  for  all  of  its  surgical  services.  The  surgical  assistant  helps  the  surgeon  carry  out  a  safe  operation  with  optimal  results  for  the  patient.  These  highly  skilled  practitioners  are  integral  members  of  the  operating  room  team.  All  surgical  assisting  services  provided  to  BNA  patients  are  provided  by  providers  who  are  not  part  of  BNA.      

• Neuro-­‐Monitoring  BNA  utilizes  neuro-­‐monitoring  services  for  the  majority  of  its  surgical  services.  Neuro-­‐monitoring  is  utilized  to  assess  and  provide  feedback  about  the  patient’s  nervous  system  during  surgery.  Neuro-­‐monitoring  is  important  for  patient  safety,  while  limiting  the  possibility  of  unnecessary  complications.    All  neuro-­‐monitoring  services  provided  to  BNA  patients  are  provided  by  providers  who  are  not  part  of  BNA.  

• Bracing  BNA  may  require  that  you  obtain  a  cervical  or  lumbar  brace  for  your  surgical  recovery  period.  Braces  are  utilized  to  provide  post-­‐surgery  skeletal  stability  and  help  reduce  the  possibility  of  re-­‐injury  during  the  healing  process.    All  bracing  services  are  provided  to  BNA  patients  are  provided  by  providers  who  are  not  part  of  BNA.    

• Laboratory    BNA  utilizes  laboratory  services  prior  to  most  of  its  surgical  services.  Laboratory  services  and  tests  are  utilized  to  make  sure  that  you  are  healthy  enough  for  surgery.  All  laboratory  services  provided  tor  BNA  patients  are  provided  by  providers  who  are  not  part  of  BNA.    

We  realize  that  medical  coverage  and  billing  is  not  always  simple  or  easy  to  understand.    We  hope  this  disclosure  helps  better  explain  some  of  the  intricacies.      Sincerely,      The  Physicians  and  Staff  at  Boulder  Neurosurgical  &  Spine  Associates