I got admitted to the ER in the evening and was released at midnight. My charges are for the 5th and the 6th which puts me as an inpatient since it was regarded as overnight. Do hospitals bill just bill for the entire day regardless of when you are released? The doctor that discharged me is only billing me for the 5th so I am very confused and unsure what to do.
2007-07-11 13:47:15 · 4 answers · asked by TLC 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
just staying overnight doesn't count you as inpatient... you have to be at the hospital > 23 hours to be considered inpatient. So, you're bill is probably ER w/ an observation or recovery room. Call your insurance, they'll fix is.
2007-07-11 17:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Custo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your paperwork as to when you were released. There should be a release time on it. If it was before midnight, then dispute the charge and show them your evidence.
2007-07-11 20:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the billing department. If no satisfaction, write the hospital administrator.
2007-07-11 20:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the hospital and ask them to explain their policy.
2007-07-11 21:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋