Due to a high level of interest, there is a waiting list for admission to the Pain Treatment Program (PTP). The Admissions Coordinator will assist you in using the waiting period to complete the following pre-admission requirements:
- Contact the admissions coordinator to inform us of your interest in the program. Your name will be put on our waiting list, and you will be asked to review information about our program and to sign and return a copy of the enclosed Admissions Agreement.
- Fax or e-mail a copy of the front and back of your insurance card(s), along with your date of birth, to the admissions coordinator so our Business Office can obtain information about your benefits from your insurance company. See Billing Information for more details.
- Your referring physician will be asked to complete our referral form and to send the form, along with current clinical records, to the admissions coordinator. We will consult with you and review your records to help determine whether our program is the best option for your treatment. Please be advised that, depending on the requirements of your insurance company, you may need to complete a psychiatric evaluation through your local physician prior to admission.
- The Admissions Coordinator will then contact you to give you your insurance company’s quote of your benefits; to guide you through the process of collecting any additional records that may be necessary for your admission; and to arrange your admission when the time comes.
The Waiting List
We understand that waiting for treatment and navigating the health-care system while dealing with chronic pain can be difficult and frustrating. Unfortunately, due to the small size and unique nature of our program, it is very difficult for us to estimate how long each patient will spend on the waiting list. A typical wait is 4-6 months, but it could be shorter – or longer. Once you have completed the pre-admission process (above), you have done everything required for us to process your application. We will then call you if we need more information, and when your name is nearing the top of the list. However, there are things you can do to help minimize your wait time:
- Work with the admissions coordinator to get all of the necessary insurance and clinical information to our office as efficiently as possible.
- Be ready to come to the hospital with 1-2 weeks’ notice, and keep us updated on any changes in your schedule that might affect your readiness. We understand that some patients will be traveling long distances; we will try to give you as much notice as possible to make the necessary arrangements. However, your flexibility in scheduling the final admission date is much appreciated, and could make the difference in how soon we are able to bring you in for treatment.
Download PDF file of Program Information Handout (content of the PTP web pages)
Download PDF file of Admissions Agreement
CONTACT INFORMATION
Admissions Coordinator
Pain Treatment Program
Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
600 North Wolfe Steet, Meyer 143
Baltimore, Maryland 21287
Phone: 410-955-8069
Fax: 410-955-6155
E-mail: paintreatmentprogram@jhmi.edu
