You may have medical billing questions and that’s why we’ve put together this FAQ to answer the most common questions. Please read through our FAQ below.
Why am I receiving more than one bill for the same surgery?
There are a number of separate charges associated with your surgical procedure. You may receive charges from several companies.
- St Cloud Surgical Center for your operating room/recovery room facilities. (320-251-8385)
- St Cloud Surgical Center CRNA for the services of a certified registered nurse anesthetist. (320-251-8385)
- Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP for services of an MD Anesthesiologist. (their toll-free number is 1-800-766-4102)
- Your surgeon’s office – his/her fee for performing your surgery.
- Your pathologist – services for tissue specimens removed during surgery requiring further examination.
- An extended home health care service.
What type of credit cards do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and CareCredit. You are welcome to visit the CareCredit website at: www.carecredit.com to pre-apply for their services before your date of surgery. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CHECKS.
When should I expect my first bill?
We will bill you any balance due after your insurance company has processed your claim. There may be a delay if your insurance company has paid us incorrectly and we have re-submitted your claim for a corrected payment and allowance determination. If you do not have insurance coverage, you must pay in full prior to the day of your procedure.
Do you charge interest?
No
Are we able to set up a payment plan?
We do ask that all balances are paid in full within 60 days. If you encounter problems paying within the 60 days, please contact our office immediately at 320-253-5434 or 1-800-349-7272 and ask for our Billing Department.
What other information do you need to know?
We strongly encourage you to personally contact your insurance company about your upcoming surgery/procedure to understand your coverage and benefits. It is mandatory that you, as the insurance subscriber, confirm that all prior authorization information necessary to your specific policy is completed before your surgery date. You may be penalized by your insurance company if you don’t follow your policy guidelines. You must understand what your benefits cover and how this may affect you financially. You will receive a cost estimate prior to your surgery/procedure that is based on the order received from your surgeon. If your insurance plan has a copay, you must pay that on or before your day of service. If you are a self-pay patient, please call for detailed payment options at 320-251-8385 ext. 2033.
Unless arrangements are made in advance, full payment is due within 60 days of your surgery. If you anticipate difficulty in paying your bill within the 60-day period, please let us know immediately.