Understanding Your Hospital Bill
The Arizona Heart Hospital Business Office routinely files
all necessary hospital claims to insurance companies for
reimbursement. The patient, however, is ultimately responsible
for paying the bill. It is extremely important that hospital
be given all information regarding the patient's insurance
as soon as possible so that the Business Office can verify
it is in effect and determine the nature of coverage.
If insurance coverage is insufficient, payment for services
rendered is due by one of the following methods:
- Deposit made before or upon admission
- Payment made during your hospital stay
- Cash or other payment upon discharge
Payment and/or deposit may be made with cash or a credit card
such as Master Card, VISA, Discover and American Express.
Inquiries regarding payment or deposit requirements for
your services may be discussed with a Business Office
representative at (602) 532-1060.
Medicare requires that your hospital admission and
continued stay be justified for medical necessity. If
continued stay is not medically necessary, Medicare will
not pay for it. You have the right to appeal any written
notice that states Medicare will no longer be responsible
for your bill. Please ask your nurse to have someone from
Case Management contact you if you wish to appeal a Medicare
denial decision.
We are aware that hospital bills are sometimes difficult
to understand because of the various requirements imposed
on the hospital by health insurance carriers.
Your statement of account will include only those
services rendered to you by the Arizona Heart Hospital.
Services provided by your doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist,
radiologist and any other consulting physician will be
billed by their respective office. If you wish to have
your statement of accounts clarified, you can call the
Arizona Heart Hospital's Business Office at (
602) 532-1060.
Most insurance plans do not cover 100% of your hospital
stay. You may pay your portion of the bill after your
insurance pays, or within 30 days of discharge, whichever
comes first. If you are unable to pay the balance in full,
you can make arrangements for installment payments by
calling (602) 532-1060.
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