How to Refer
Referrals to the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center can be made one of two ways:
- A physician may contact us with a referral
- The family may call to self-refer
Test Results and Medical Records
If you have test results or medical records that are not from Cincinnati Children's, please mail them to:
The Epidermolysis Bullosa Center
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
MLC 3004
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
It is important that we receive records and test results on your child or family member before the first visit. Also, please let us know what special concerns or needs you or your child may have before your visit. Find additional tips and HIPAA forms on obtaining medical records for your child or family member.
Co-Payment Policy
One of the benefits of the EB Center is that your child will be seen by several specialists in a single visit. While the schedule of visits will be more convenient for your family, the referral process and co-payments will not change. For example, if your insurance provider requires you to pay a $10 co-pay per physician visit, and your child is seen by three specialists, the total amount owed would be $30.
We advise you to contact your insurance company to verify your benefits and coverage. There may be charges your insurance company will not cover, such as co-payments, deductibles or out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, you may need to obtain referrals for each physician. Pre-approval for a visit does not guarantee your claim will be paid. Please check with your insurance company.
Co-payments are due when services are provided to your child. We will not know the number of physicians examining your child until the time of the visit, so please be prepared to pay as many as six co-payments.
Getting Insurance Approval
Please contact your health insurance provider to obtain prior authorization before your first visit with the Epidermolysis Bullosa Center at Cincinnati Children's.
Here are the steps you need to take in order to get your health insurance provider to cover your visit:
- Call your health insurance provider and explain the visit.
- Ask your insurance company if Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a provider. (We may also be listed as Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.)
- Verify coverage and whether or not a referral from your child's primary care physician is needed.
- Additional documentation may be needed from other local providers.
- Contact Patient Financial Counseling if you feel you may need financial assistance, 513-636-8891.
