Guide To Your Bill
1. You received medical services from St. Michael's Elite Hospital. |
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2. During your visit, a portion of your responsibility was discussed and may have been collected.- i.e., co-pay/deductible/co-insurance |
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3. Charges will be applied to your account and billed to your insurance as a "claim." - Your Insurance may receive separate claims for Physician Services. |
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4. Your claim will be processed and benefits applied according to your insurance plan. |
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5. You will receive an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) from your insurance company. THIS IS NOT A BILL. This EOB may show an "Amount Due." Please note that this amount is almost always overstated or incorrect. |
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6. St. Michael's Elite Hospital will work with your insurance provider to make sure your insurance benefits are correctly applied to your claim.- If you have any additional financial responsibility, you will receive statements showing what your insurance paid and the balance due. |
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7. The billing process is now complete. For questions or concerns, contact a Patient Account Specialist at 832-653-3200 |
Understanding your bill at St. Michael’s Elite Hospital, helps to eliminate the confusion and complexity of healthcare insurance claims. Our registration, billing, and reimbursement processes are simple and streamlined for our patients. St. Michael’s Elite Hospital will never send you a surprise bill. We take great care to review each claim and ensure that your insurer processes the claim correctly. We continuously advocate on our patients’ behalf.
Billing Inquiries: 281-980-4357 – M-F 8:00am-5:30pm CST
Click here to review our Medicare/Medicaid policies.
In an effort to be transparent with our pricing and your bill, St. Michael’s Elite Hospital has made publicly available a comprehensive list of our gross charges.
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With understanding your bill, It is useful to know how your insurance reimburses you for emergency room visits. The gross charge relates to the price that is billed to all patients, regardless of insurance coverage. Final gross charges will be based on many factors, such as the time spent in our facility, specific equipment and supplies used, additional tests required by the physician, and/or any special care or unexpected conditions or complications.
This information does not represent the amount you will owe. Your insurance benefits will ultimately determine the amount owed (including deductibles, copay, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums).
It is important to know that in Texas, quick action can save lives in the event of a medical emergency. That is why it is imperative that consumers know all of their emergency care options before an emergency, so they make the right decision and receive the best possible care. This includes considering the location, level of service, and expected costs of medical care.
As more and more healthcare options become available for patients, it is important that we make you aware of the distinctions.
St. Michael’s Elite Hospital is a CIHQ Accredited Hospital