Treatment of Injuries

When an individual comes to Ascension Seton Sports Performance for treatment of injury, or to be cleared to play from an injury, there are charges associated with that service.

YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE WILL BE BILLED.

For any services provided, but not covered by insurance, THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ATHLETE WILL BE BILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF ANY FEES DUE. This will be discussed prior to services being performed.

Insurance Rules Ascension Seton Sports Performance Must Follow

1. All patients must be billed the same amount, discounts for individuals and teams cannot be given per insurance rules
   1. Exception: patients who do not have insurance can be given a discount if paid in full at the time of the office visit, or if a payment plan is agreed to at time of service; this is why Ascension Seton Sports Performance asks for payment at the time of service.
2. The individual’s medical insurance plan dictates prices for all services at all medical facilities. There are different prices for ER, urgent care, specialist and UT clinic which are defined by those clinics and their agreements with each insurance plan. Ascension Seton Sports Performance has sought to provide services at the most reasonable prices for all patients and especially our UT athletes.
3. Funds are due and will be collected from the individual at the time of the office visit; Ascension Seton Sports Performance will contact athletes who may have an outstanding balance for services provided.

Return to Play

Can a recent visit to a primary care physician/specialist prevent the need to see an Ascension Seton Sports Performance physician?

1. New player physicals need to be done with Ascension Seton Sports Performance even if done by another physician. This is so we become acquainted with your specific medical needs and obtain a concussion baseline.
2. After a significant occurrence such as surgery, players need to be seen by the physician. Ascension Seton Sports Performance checks for sport-specific clearance that isn’t typically administered by a primary care physician or surgeon. Also, we need to assess functional ability prior to return to sport. If there is a deficit, the athlete can work with the athletic trainer to overcome that typically within days/few weeks.

For all injuries and illnesses

1. After treatment recommended by the physician and/or athletic trainer is completed:
   1. Player must have no symptoms or minimal symptoms deemed safe by the medical staff
   2. Player may need to set up an appointment to see the physician to be cleared to return to play as determined by the medical staff; all concussions require an evaluation with a physician
   3. Player will follow the protocol set by the physician to return to play while supervised by the athletic trainer

Concussion Protocol

Once a player sustains a head injury:

1. The athletic trainer will evaluate the player to determine if further evaluation by the physician is necessary. 
2. If the athletic trainer is not present at the time of the head injury (i.e. Away event) and the coach recognizes any sign or symptom of a concussion, he or she will have the player discontinue activity immediately. The coach MUST let the athletic trainer know about the injury as soon as possible. The athletic trainer will help the player manage their injury.
3. If the athletic trainer or coach suspects a concussion, the player will come into Ascension Seton Sports Performance to see the physician, so they can be tested on a computer to be compared to their baseline test.
4. The physician will evaluate the player and determine a treatment and/or return to play plan.
5. Return to play protocol is adjusted to fit the specific needs of the player.