Billing Resources
At Palos SurgiCenter, we’re committed to making the billing and insurance process as simple and transparent as possible. Our team is here to answer questions, verify your coverage, and help you understand your financial responsibility before your procedure.
Insurance Verification
Our business office staff will verify your insurance coverage before your visit to ensure all information is current. Please bring your legal picture identification, your insurance card, and method of payment for any outstanding out-of-pocket expenses. If your insurance has recently changed, please allow extra time before your appointment to update your records.
As a courtesy, we file insurance claims on behalf of our patients. However, please note that you are ultimately responsible for all charges related to your procedure at Palos SurgiCenter. Any questions or disputes regarding coverage should be addressed directly with your insurance company or employer.
You may receive separate bills from your surgeon, anesthesiologist, pathologist, or laboratory depending on the services provided during your procedure.
Financial Responsibility
Palos maintains its own billing policies, separate from your surgeon’s office. Your procedure will be billed to your insurance plan; however, you are responsible for any in-network or out-of-network deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance as determined by your insurance carrier.
All co-pays and known balances are due on the day of service. Remaining balances are due within 90 days of service.
We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. If you are unable to make full payment on the day of surgery, please contact our billing office to discuss payment plan options.
To reach our billing team, call 708-827-2322 or email.
Self-Pay Patients
If you do not have insurance coverage, payment in full is required on the day of your procedure. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. For special circumstances, payment plans for non-cosmetic procedures may be arranged upon approval from our business office.
All co-pays and known balances are due on the day of service. Remaining balances are due within 90 days of service.
We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. If you are unable to make full payment on the day of surgery, please contact our billing office to discuss payment plan options.
To reach our billing team, call 708-827-2322.
Estimated Fees
Our staff will provide an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs prior to surgery based on the information available from your insurance provider. These estimates are not final and may vary depending on your physician’s operative report, procedure time, and other factors.
You will be notified of your estimated responsibility by phone or letter before your procedure. Please contact our business office at 708-827-2322 if you would like to request an estimate of your facility fees.
Payment Options
For your convenience, we accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and AMEX. Unpaid balances over 90 days may be subject to collections.
You will be notified of your estimated responsibility by phone or letter before your procedure. Please contact our business office at 708-827-2322 if you would like to request an estimate of your facility fees.
Additional Bills You May Receive
Because several providers are involved in your surgical care, you may receive separate bills from:
- Your surgeon
- The anesthesiologist
- Pathology or laboratory services
Each provider maintains independent billing and payment policies.
Pay Your Bill
For your convenience, we accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Payments made by check may take up to 14 days to process and post to your account, while credit card payments may take up to 10 days. Please note that any unpaid balance over 90 days may be sent to collections.
