When reviewing the hospital price guide, it is important to note that a hospital “charge” is not the same as “expected payment.” A charge is the amount billed for a service. In most cases, hospitals are paid considerably less than the billed amount for service. Hospital charges are based on the type of care provided and can differ from patient to patient for the same service, due to the differences between each individual patient’s health, such as complications or varying treatments.
Even though the hospital’s prices on our list are the same for all patients, actual charges for each specific patient may vary from the listed standard charges due to a combination of factors.
For programs not contracted as in-network with insurance providers, we have a daily self-pay rate. In addition, professional services are billed separately from the daily rate.
If you have questions about your individual bill, you can contact our billing department at 713-275-5740.