Top 5 Reasons to See an Out-of-Network Pelvic Physical Therapist
Updated March 2024
When searching to ‘find a pelvic physical therapist near me’, it’s common to look for providers who are in-network with your insurance plan. For some patients this is essential, and we understand the need to use your insurance when possible.
So why would someone consider going to a pelvic physical therapist who doesn’t take insurance?
Today we share our Top 5 Reasons to See an Out-of-Network Pelvic Physical Therapist.
5. You’ll have a clear understanding of the cost up front.
At Renew Pelvic Health, and many other out-of-network providers, whatever services our experienced pelvic physical therapists provide during your visit are included in the flat rate you pay when you schedule your appointment. This includes treatments like biofeedback and dry needling, manual techniques like myofascial work and joint mobilizations, as well as exercises, stretching, and patient education. You name it - it’s all included. No surprise bills after the fact!
4. Your treatment is not dictated by insurance carriers.
Unfortunately a lot of conditions that pelvic physical therapists treat are not deemed “medically necessary” by insurance carriers. Conditions like painful sex and vaginismus strongly affect quality of life but are often denied. Preventative services such as seeing a pelvic physical therapist during pregnancy or before symptoms arise are also unlikely to be reimbursed by insurance. When you see an out-of-network provider you can get the treatment that your body needs, regardless of your insurance carrier’s coverage policies.
When you see an out-of-network provider you can get the treatment that your body needs, regardless of your insurance carrier’s coverage policies.
3. You can get more individual attention.
Providers in a self-pay (out-of-network) practice can oftentimes spend more time with each patient. Clinics who accept insurance tend to have less time with each patient or even have to juggle multiple patients at the same time.
2. You can get seen faster.
When you have limited time on maternity leave you need help quickly, before you return to work. Or if you’ve been in pain, or have been dealing with ‘accidents’ or things like constipation and painful sex for a long time, you want to see someone as soon as possible. Clinics who take insurance often have long wait times before you can get an appointment - sometimes 1-3 months. At many self-pay pelvic PT practices (including Renew) there’s no need to wait! You can often be seen within the week, if not within a few days.
1. You can get better sooner!
Getting seen faster, letting your body dictate the care it needs (not your insurance company), and having more focused attention from your pelvic physical therapist can all help you get better sooner!
We know that every patient’s situation is different, and every provider is different too. Finding a pelvic physical therapist who fits well with your needs, values, views, or even personality is very important for developing a strong therapeutic relationship.
A few more things to consider when selecting a pelvic physical therapist:
Every patient’s medical situation is different and the types of treatments and number of visits you may need depends not only on your situation but also on your goals and input. Different practices have different policies, but at Renew Pelvic Health we don’t offer pre-set plans or a certain number of visits based solely on your condition. We meet you where you are and are happy to provide you as much or as little help as you need along your health journey. Your care plan is always customized for you and created in collaboration with you. It’s important to find a physical therapist whose treatment model fits with your needs and budget.
There are excellent pelvic physical therapists who accept some or all insurances, and there are excellent pelvic physical therapists who are out-of-network. We aren’t trying to say one model is better than another. The providers at Renew Pelvic Health have worked in both types of practices and can offer insight into the differences they and their patients have experienced with each framework.
It’s important to find a physical therapist whose treatment model fits with your needs and budget.
When looking for a ‘pelvic physical therapist in my area’ we hope our Top 5 Reasons to See an Out-of-Network Pelvic Physical Therapist has given you some insights into why you might consider looking outside of your insurance network!