In addition to bills from the hospital, you may be billed for services performed by outside groups who regularly care for patients at the hospital. For example:
- Imaging
- Lab tests
- Anesthesia
In these cases, you may see separate charges from each group on your statement.
Some clinics at LCMC Health locations are designated as provider based clinics by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Under this designation, these clinics are considered departments of the hospital, therefore charges for services provided in these locations will be separated into two components:
- Technical Services: related to nursing care, support and ancillary staff, routine supplies, equipment, and building expenses.
- Professional Services: related to your physician's or provider's clinical evaluation, medical decision-making, diagnosis, treatment options and plans.
Other health care professionals who provided services to you while you were in the hospital (such as doctors, surgeons, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and radiologists) may bill you separately. Please contact their offices directly with any questions.
