jakevisa

I called one of 'civil surgeon' for med exam appointment in orlando, fl, and i was told it cost 300 cash. they dont accept private insurance. is it normal for a civil surgeon to only collect cash?

Noorah101

Cash, personal check, perhaps a credit card. It's common for them not to accept private insurance, yes.

Try calling back and asking if a personal check or major credit card is acceptable.

Rene

Elvira

You cannot use private insurance for the exam itself, but you CAN use it for any vaccinations or X-rays that may be required.

Insisting on cash seems very unusual though. He/she should take a check or credit card.

Also, I would shop around as $300 is rather high - we paid half that.

Ray

In Orlando thats not usual at all ...
bad checks flourish in parts of the community there ...

meauxna

And further, accepting credit cards is not free to the merchant. Maybe that doc doesn't want the additional 2-6% charge from his bank.

jakevisa

thanks for the feedback and comments. they were very helpful. the clinic was closer to where i live, i went ahead and took the test and paid 300 cash. the clinic confirmed insurance not picking this up. not a problem. i wonder if flexible spending accont (fsa) i have covers this?

Noorah101

I would say probably yes, your FSA would cover it. It was, after all, just a regular medical exam. Keep your receipt and turn it in for reimbursement.

Rene

Deedee13

wow i only paid 125 for mine. But the same applied only CASH no cheques or credit cards accepted.