Billing

The hospital will submit bills to your insurance company and will do everything possible to expedite your claim. You should remember that your policy is a contract between you and your insurance company, and you have the final responsibility for payment of your hospital bill. We have several payment options to assist you in paying your bill. If you have no insurance or resources for payment of services, you may be eligible for charity care. To inquire about charity care contact our Financial Assistance Department at 770-219-3837.

Your bill reflects all the services you received during your stay. Charges fall into two categories: a basic daily rate (which includes your room, meals, nursing care, housekeeping, telephone and television) and charges for special services (which include items your physician orders for you, such as x-rays or laboratory tests). You will receive a summary bill listing charges for your visit within 10 days of your discharge. If you have questions, please call the Patient Account inquiry line at 770-219-7219.

If you have certain tests or treatments in the hospital, you may receive bills from physicians you did not see in person. These bills are for professional services rendered by these doctors in diagnosing and interpreting your test results. Anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, cardiologists and other specialists perform these services and are required to submit separate bills. If you have questions about these bills, please call the number printed on the statement you received from them.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is a participant of the Indigent Care Trust Fund. If you have concerns about paying your medical bill, call 770-219-7219.