OUR INSURANCE

As a courtesy to our patients, we will bill your insurance company when provided with the necessary information. Please realize that your policy is a contract between you and thee insurance company. We are not a party to that contract. Any required co-payments, deductibles or non-covered services are beyond our control, and are your responsibility.

The Surgery Center of Gilbert accepts payment from all insurance companies. Your insurance company may or may not pay all charges. Contact your employer or insurance company if you have questions about your coverage. You may contact our business office with questions regarding our fees, the level of benefits provided from your insurance and your subsequent responsibility.

PATIENT STATEMENTS

All charges are your responsibility from the date services are rendered. After your insurance has remitted payment to us, you may be responsible for any balance unpaid by your insurance company. For your convenience, we accept cash, personal checks, debit and credit cards through MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.

We strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss your healthcare benefits and any financial responsibility you may have prior to your procedure, so that you can concentrate on your recovery.

TYPES OF BILLS

Below is a brief explanation of the possible charges which you may receive following a surgery:

Surgery Center

This fee is for the Center, staff and equipment we provide for your safe and successful experience. Questions regarding your surgery center billing should be addressed to our business office.

Physician

Your procedure will be performed by a surgeon. Since this physician is not an employee of our Center, he/she will bill you separately for your procedure. Any questions pertaining to the physician bill should be directed to their office.

Anesthesiologist

If you receive anesthesia from an anesthesiologist during your procedure, you will receive a separate bill for these services. These physicians are not employees of the center. You should address all questions and send all payments to the respective billing group or physician.

Other Charges

Depending on several factors related to your particular procedure, you may receive other charges. These may include laboratory fees or other services not performed at the Surgery Center of Gilbert. Questions regarding these charges should be directed to the respective company or provider.

As part of the Conditions of Coverage for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires us to notify you that your physician may
have ownership interest in the Surgery Center of Gilbert. A list of owners can be provided to you at: 6003 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, Az 85206