Commercial Insurance and Advance Pay Test Requisitions are now available
Advance Pay empowers patients to know upfront what to expect. Patients can receive a 20% discount when paying with cash instead of going through insurance (available for genetic testing only).
Protecting patients during COVID-19
Patient safety is our primary concern. Saliva collection kits can now be shipped directly to patients.
Commercial Insurance and Advance Pay Test Requisitions are now available
Advance Pay empowers patients to know upfront what to expect. Patients can receive a 20% discount when paying with cash instead of going through insurance (available for genetic testing only).
Protecting patients during COVID-19
Patient safety is our primary concern. Saliva collection kits can now be shipped directly to patients.
Does Athena file claims?
Athena will file claims with the patient’s health plan. The patient will be held liable for any balance due as indicated on the Explanation of Benefits (EOB). If the patient responsibility is more than $100.00 the patient may qualify for financial assistance.
Does Athena bill Medicare?
Medicare. For registered hospital inpatients and/or outpatients that have Medicare coverage, Athena will bill the hospital directly.
Is Athena Diagnostics a Medicaid provider?
Athena Diagnostics is not a participating provider in any Medicaid program. Medicaid patients may qualify for financial assistance. Uninsured or Self-Pay Patients, Athena Diagnostics offers a discount to patients who are uninsured or who wish to pay out-of-pocket.
Payment plans
We offer payment plans, which allow those who are unable to pay their full balance by the due date, to make monthly installment payments.
Financial assistance program
We offer tiered discounts that take into account your income and family unit size. Discounts are based on guidelines provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services and can be as much as 100% of your amount due.
Eligibility
We will determine your eligibility based on your income and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines. The guidelines are updated annually and are available at the HHS website.
