Visually Impaired Patient Portal(773) 356-5000 8012 South Crandon Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 Registration/Patient Access Services Deposits, Co-Payments, Deductibles and Financial Assistance Patients should be prepared to present the appropriate payment for services at the time of registration. In the case of Commercial/HMO insurance, the visit co-pay/deductable will be collected for the appropriate service or in the case of Public Aid recipients, the current applicable co-pay for the service. Financial Assistance is available for patients without health insurance. Please contact our office to obtain information on discounted prices for the services we provide. Prices for most exams and procedures are available to help you make your decision. We also provide Charity Care services for outstanding accounts. Ask the Patient Access Representative for this information. Please note that deposits for self-pay, are required at the time of service. This deposit is credited towards the total cost of your visit. Outpatient Testing Registration for outpatient services are conducted as follows: Radiology (773-356-5327) 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Laboratory (773-356-5396) Monday – Friday, Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Closed on Sunday. Ambulatory Care Orders from the physician are required as well as authorizations for treatments that require pre-certification. You may be contacted by our Admitting Department to discuss any information that might be required prior to your visit for any of these services. Please make certain to have this information available in order to avoid any delays or the need to schedule your appointment at a later date. Pre-Admission Testing and Surgical Registration Registration for pre-admission testing and outpatient surgical procedures in Same-Day Surgery are conducted in the Admitting Department. Pre-Admission testing appointments start at 8:00 AM and registration for surgery starts at 6:00 AM. Please call the hospital 24 hours prior to arrival in order to confirm that everything is in order. You may contact the Admitting Department at 773-356-5204 to discuss any insurance or financial questions. You may call Pre-Admission Testing at 773-356-5206 to verify that you are prepared for your surgery or to assist you with your pre-surgical instructions. You must bring a family member or friend to stay at the hospital with you if you are having a procedure done that would not allow you to drive yourself home afterwards. It is recommended that someone remains with you for the next 24 hours for your safety and protection. Patients are asked to leave valuables at home (money or jewelry for instance). Please note that our ability to secure your personal items is limited. As previously discussed, please make certain to bring the necessary documentation to expedite the registration process. Lobby Desk Our lobby desk is available to assist you with questions about patient visitors, transportation, parking or any other service information need. You may call Lobby desk receptionist at 773-356-5242. An Optimal phone is available 24 hours a day for Interpreter services in the Admitting Department. Our Mission South Shore Hospital is a not-for-profit community organization that exists to provide the safest, highest quality healthcare experience possible to our patients and their families. Our vision is to be recognized as a compassionate healthcare provider dedicated to personal, clinical, and technological excellence. We strive to be the clear first choice in our surrounding communities for healthcare services through continuous improvement in our delivery system. Menu Home About South Shore Services Physician Offices Patient Information Contact Us News Web Design and Development By eBizUniverse Optimization by eBiz Chicago SEO Services © 2021 www.southshorehospital.com. All Rights Reserved.