You may receive separate bills for hospital and physician services. Sometimes it comes as a surprise after paying the hospital bill to receive additional invoices. We know that keeping track of multiple bills in the midst of an illness is an added challenge. Before your stay or procedure, it may help to create a master list with the estimated costs for your medical treatment, breaking down the costs by category such as hospital, surgeon, anesthesiologist, outside lab work and other relevant areas. Then, as the invoices come in, keep copies in a folder and refer to your master list to see which bills are outstanding and quickly check for remaining financial obligations.
Don’t be shy! Ask your primary care physician’s office or our customer service department for help understanding all the expected charges and their sources.
Notice To Patients About Potential Charges