Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
Last updated: June 2026
Under the federal No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like exams, treatment, and any other services Mountain Creek Chiropractic provides. If you are uninsured, or you are not planning to submit a claim to insurance for your care, Mountain Creek Chiropractic is required to give you a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before you schedule a service — or any time you ask for one.
What the estimate includes
- The expected charges for the services or items you are scheduling or asking about;
- Related services reasonably expected to be provided together with the primary service;
- A clear, itemized list so you can plan ahead.
How to get one
You can ask Mountain Creek Chiropractic for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time. Just contact our office at (423) 266-0900. We will provide a written estimate within the timeframe required by law — within 1 business day if your service is scheduled at least 3 business days out, or within 3 business days of your request.
If your bill is higher than your estimate
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill through the federal patient-provider dispute resolution process. You can start a dispute within 120 calendar days of the date on your bill.
Good to know
- A Good Faith Estimate is an estimate of expected charges — it is not a bill, and your actual charges may be lower or higher.
- Receiving a Good Faith Estimate does not obligate you to receive the services.
- Keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate in a safe place.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.