JourneyOrthopaedic Institute

Patient Resources

Everything you need before your first visit.

Transparent pricing, no insurance hassle, and answers to the questions every new patient asks. Here is exactly how care works at Journey Orthopaedic Institute.

Seen in days, not months
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All-in visit, no surprise bills
$400
Surgeon, start to finish
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What to expect

Your first visit, start to finish.

Your time with us is built around you, not a billing code. New patients get a full, unhurried evaluation with Dr. Justin T. Smith, a clear explanation of what is going on, and a straightforward plan with prices attached before anything moves forward. No referral required.

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    Book in minutes

    Choose in person at our Fort Mill clinic, a mobile visit in your home or office, or a virtual tele-visit. Reserve online through our booking page, or call or text 803.220.4207. No referral required.

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    Complete your intake online

    You will receive secure digital forms and a short medical history before you arrive, so we spend your appointment on you, not paperwork.

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    Meet your surgeon

    Dr. Smith performs a thorough exam, reviews any imaging, and explains your diagnosis in plain language. In-office imaging is available the same day when you need it.

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    Leave with a plan and a price

    You will know your options, recommended next steps, and the exact cost of each before you commit. No guessing, no surprise invoices later.

Transparent by design

Out of network, on purpose.

We are out of network with commercial insurance, and that is a feature, not a limitation. There are no prior authorizations, no coverage decisions standing between you and a diagnosis, and no one but you and your surgeon deciding your care. You pay one clear price for the service you choose, and you see that price before you book. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, we help you use them.

You see the price first

Every priced service is published. You decide with full information, before you book.

Payment at time of service

We accept all major cards through secure checkout. You pay the posted price up front, the day of your visit.

No gatekeeping

No prior authorizations, no coverage denials, and no one but you and your surgeon deciding your care.

Superbills and claims assistance

We provide an itemized superbill and can file out-of-network claims on your behalf. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. More on that below.

Your insurance, your call

Want to use your out-of-network benefits? We make it easy.

Paying up front does not mean you walk away from your insurance benefits. After your visit, we can provide an itemized superbill, a detailed receipt with the codes and information most insurers and health-shares need to consider reimbursement. We can file the claim on your behalf, any reimbursement goes directly to you, and reimbursement is never guaranteed.

  • Out-of-network medical benefits. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, it may reimburse a portion of out-of-network care once your deductible is met. Many HMO and EPO plans have no out-of-network benefits at all. Your superbill gives you what you need to file.
  • Health-share members. If you belong to a health-sharing ministry or program, a superbill is typically the document they ask for to share eligible costs.
  • HSA and FSA. Most of our services are eligible. You can usually pay directly with your HSA or FSA card.
  • Honest expectations. Reimbursement is between you and your plan, and we cannot guarantee what they will pay. We give you accurate documentation. The decision is theirs.

Insurance and payment

Before you book

Check whether your plan has out-of-network benefits. It takes a minute, and it tells you whether a claim is worth filing at all. If it is, we give you an itemized superbill and can file the claim on your behalf.

You pay the posted price at the time of service whether or not your plan reimburses you, and reimbursement is not guaranteed. Any payment goes to you, directly from your insurer. Plans with no out-of-network benefits, which includes many HMO and EPO plans, credit nothing.

Want the whole picture first? How payment works, in plain words.

Flexible payment

Pay the way that works for you.

Care should be planned, not rationed. We accept all major credit and debit cards, and HSA or FSA cards for eligible services, through secure checkout. For larger services such as procedures and surgical bundles, ask us about payment options when you request your quote and we will walk you through what is available.

All major credit and debit cards
HSA and FSA cards for eligible services
Payment options for procedures and surgical bundles, ask when you request a quote

Ways to pay

Financing options are available. Our own plan is a deposit at booking plus three equal monthly payments, with zero interest and zero fees. Any amount is based on the JOI price you were quoted, never on a billed charge and never on what an insurer might later pay. Ask us for details when you book.

Not sure where to start

Not sure if we are the right fit? Let's find out.

Whether you are weighing surgery, exploring biologics like PRP or BMAC, curious about StemWave shockwave, or just want a straight answer about that nagging knee, shoulder, or hand, a short conversation will tell you a lot. Tell us what is going on and we will tell you honestly whether we can help, what it would involve, and what it would cost.

This form is not for medical emergencies. If this is an emergency, call 911.

Get ready

Forms and resources.

Save time before your appointment. New patient forms are sent securely when you book, and you can complete them from your phone.

Your new patient intake and medical history forms are sent automatically through our secure online intake the moment you book, so there is nothing to download here.

Need a superbill, or have a question about how payment works? Ask our team or email Schedule@jo.institute.

Preparing for surgery or recovery? Dr. Smith’s patient education library covers peri-operative nutrition, ACL, shoulder, and knee recovery.

Still have questions

Frequently asked questions.

We are out of network with every commercial plan, and that is deliberate: it is what lets us post honest prices and get you scheduled quickly. You pay the posted price up front at the time of service. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, we provide an itemized superbill and can file the out-of-network claim on your behalf, though reimbursement is not guaranteed. If you have Medicare, tell us before you book and we will work your price out with you directly.

Ready when you are

Still have a question? Ask a real person.

No call centers, no phone trees. Call or text 803.220.4207, email Schedule@jo.institute, or book anytime online. Clinic: 441 Mercantile Place, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC 29715.

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