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UNDERSTANDING YOUR BILL

HSC 254.156 Disclosure

Sec. 254.156 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRED

This facility charges a facility for “medical treatment” and include:

(1) the facility’s median facility fee;

(ii) a range of possible facility fees; and

(iii) the facility fees for each level of care provided at the facility; and

(B) state “This facility charges an observation fee for medical treatment” and include:

(1) the facility’s median observation fee;

(ii) a range of possible observation fees; and

(iii) the observation fees for each level of care provided at the facility.

(e) A facility may include only the information described by Subsection (d) in the required disclosure statement and may not include any additional information in the statement. The facility annually shall update the statement.

(f) A facility shall provide each patient with a physical copy of the disclosure statement even if the patient refuses or is unable to sign the statement. If a patient refuses or is unable to sign the statement, as required by this section, the facility shall indicate in the patient’s file that the patient failed to sign.

(g) A facility shall retain a copy of a signed disclosure statement provided under this section until the first anniversary of the date on which the disclosure was signed.

(h) A facility is not required to provide notice to a patient or a patient’s legally authorized representative under this section if the facility determines before providing emergency health care services to the patient that the patient will not be billed for the services.

(i) A facility complies with the requirements of Subsections (a)(1) and (d)(3) if the facility posts on the facility’s Internet website in a manner that is easily accessible and readable:

(1) the facility’s standard charges, including the fees described by those subsections; and

(2) updates to the standard charges at least annually or more frequently as appropriate to reflect the facility’s current charges.

(3) a facility’s failure to obtain the signed disclosure statement required by this section from the patient or the patient’s legally authorized representative may not be a determining factor in the adjudication of liability for health care services provided to the patient at the facility.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1093 (H.B. 2041), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019. Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1062 (H.B. 1112), Sec. 1

For text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1093 (H.B. 2041), Sec. 6, see other Sec. 254.156.

PATIENT NOTICE AND DISCLOSURE

PATIENT NOTICE AND DISCLOSURE

Reference; HB: 2041; HSC :Section 254.155 ST-F0082

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GUIDE TO YOUR BILL

You received medical treatment from Our ER center, Mesquite, Facility.
You received medical treatment from Our ER center, Mesquite, Facility.
When you were in our ER center, we discussed a small detail and gathered information about your insurance, co-payment/allowance
When you were in our ER center, we discussed a small detail and gathered information about your insurance, co-payment/allowance
Fees are applicable to your account and invoiced to the insurance company as the insurance claim. Your Insurance may get different claims for doctor assistance.
Fees are applicable to your account and invoiced to the insurance company as the insurance claim. Your Insurance may get different claims for doctor assistance.
The request is processed, and you will be compensated in accordance with the benefits in your insurance policy.
The request is processed, and you will be compensated in accordance with the benefits in your insurance policy.
After that, you get an EOB, which is known as an Explanation of Benefits, from your indemnity corporation. It explains the medical costs that are paid during the medical treatment.
EOB also suggests an amount that is due. However, this price is almost always overestimated or inaccurate
We will collaborate with your insurance vendor to ensure your indemnity allowances are used correctly in your claim.

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If you have any additional financial obligations, you will get reports detailing what was covered in the insurance and the remaining amount.
The invoicing procedure is now finished. For queries or complaints, you can contact us anytime.
The invoicing procedure is now finished. For queries or complaints, you can contact us anytime.

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Any Query or Question?

Any Query or Question?

At ER Mesquite, we collaborate to remove the misunderstanding and complexities of health-related insurance claims. Our registry, payment, and compensation methods are straightforward and smooth for our patients. We never overcharge patients, and there are no hidden medical costs. We take excellent care to verify every claim and guarantee that your insurer handles the request correctly. We always counsel on our patient’s behalf.