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Where is the transmit button on a test?
While viewing the visit during which you had the test (instructions above), Click “Transmit” at the top of your screen.
Do you need a patient first portal account to see lab results?
NOTICE: You must have a Patient First Portal account in order to view and/or transmit your lab results and visit information.
What is the phone number for patient first?
If we haven't answered your question already, please refer to the articles below, or give us a call toll free at (800) 447-8588 .
What is patient first?
Patient First bridges the gap between the emergency room and your primary care physician, routinely treating over 60% of the types of visits hospital emergency rooms treat. In addition to urgent care services, Patient First provides preventive and primary care.
What is a patient first physician?
If Patient First, or a Patient First physician, is listed as your Primary Care Physician (PCP) with your Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or Point of Service (POS) plan, you will typically need to contact the Referral Department to obtain a referral or preauthorization for specialty visits and certain services.
What do you call a PCP for a referral?
Before we can process your referral request, you must have the approval of your Patient First Primary Care Physician (PCP). If a prior referral authorization has expired or you have used all your authorized visits, you will need to call your PCP for approval first.
How to contact Patient First Referral Center?
Depending on your insurance, you may need to call the Patient First Referral Center at (800) 370-8197 at least two weekdays prior to your appointment so that approval for your visit with the specialist can be obtained from your insurance company.
How long does it take for a patient to bill insurance?
Patient First routinely bills insurance companies within two days of the date of service . If the insurer does not respond within 60 days, we assume that our billing information is invalid or incorrect or that the patient did not have the listed health insurance plan in force at the time of service and we will bill the patient. If the bill was sent to the wrong insurer, please call us to give us the correct information and then we will be glad to submit your claim.
How to contact the Patient Portal?
You may also contact us for support 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (800)447-8588.
