We
are committed to providing you with the best possible care.
If you have medical insurance, we are anxious to help you
receive your maximum allowable benefits. In order to achieve
these goals, we need your assistance, and your understanding
of our payment policy.
Payment for Services
Payment
for services is due at the time services are rendered unless
payment arrangements have been approved in advance by our
staff. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa. Or Discover.
We will be happy to process your insurance claim-form for
your reimbursement. For certain insurance plans we may accept
assignment of insurance benefits. All deductibles and co-pays
must be paid on the day of service.
Co-pays & deductibles
We
are required by law to collect all co-pays and deductible
amounts that are not paid by your insurance company. It is
illegal for us to waive these fees. Failure to collect would
put us at risk of insurance fraud and you at risk of losing
your coverage.
Insurance
Coverage
A
SurgiCenter accounts representative may call you to discuss
your health insurance coverage and any co- payments you may
owe. Before surgery, please familiarize yourself with your
insurance plan. This will help you understand the SurgiCenter's
billing procedures and charges. If you have questions about
your insurance coverage, please contact the Center at (410)
356-0300.
If
you have health insurance, please bring a copy of your identification
card to the Center. We may also need the insurance forms supplied
by your employer or the insurance company. Your insurance
carrier may have special requirements, such as a second surgical
opinion or pre-certification for certain tests or procedures.
It is your responsibility to make sure the requirements of
the plan have been met.
If
you are covered by Medicare or Medicaid, please bring a copy
of your card to the SurgiCenter. Note that both Medicare and
Medicaid have payment limitations on a number of services
and items. You are also responsible for deductibles and co-payments.
Billing
Any
physicians who treat you during your stay may bill you separately
for their services which may or may not be covered by insurance.
You are encouraged to verify your insurance coverage for physician
and facility services. Also, please note that certain tests
or procedures may require specialized services for diagnosing
and interpreting test results. Pathologists, radiologists,
cardiologists, anesthesiologists and other specialists are
required to submit separate bills. If you have questions about
these bills, please call the phone number on the statement.
For more information, send
email to: admin@surgicenterofbalt.com
