Patient Financial Resources

Important Financial Phone Numbers for Your Surgery

After surgery you will receive bills from several different providers and departments.  Surgical Associates, PLLC will bill only your surgeon’s fees.  The remaining charges will come from Providence St Peter Hospital, your Anesthesia provider’s office, and possibly Laboratory and/or radiology services. These charges are not related to Surgical Associates, PLLC.

Patient Financial Responsibilities

Surgical Associates is committed to providing you with the highest-quality medical care. Because patients are ultimately responsible for the charges associated with their care, you might find the following information helpful. While our business office is happy to assist, it is your responsibility to ensure that all services are paid in full.

The following steps can help expedite the billing process:

• Provide accurate insurance information and current demographics information; contact our office with any insurance changes prior to the scheduled appointment or procedure.
• Ensure that an authorization has been obtained if required by your insurance so we can provide treatment; also ensure that this includes necessary referrals.
• Provide any pertinent medical records, including test results and x-rays.
• Pay any additional amounts owed when due.

Business office Responsibilities

Our business office and surgery schedulers will contact your insurance carrier to verify benefits and eligibility prior to surgery.  We will bill your insurance carrier in a timely manner provided that we have current insurance information. Surgical Associates can discuss payment plans with you if needed.  To contact Surgical Associates business office, please contact 360-493-5252.

Health Insurance

Since insurance coverage can change, it’s a good idea to check with your health insurance company for specific information.  Coverage provided by commercial insurance companies varies from plan to plan.  Therefore, the amount for which the patient is responsible will also vary.  Click here to view accepted insurance plans.

Bills From Other Providers

Your Surgical Associates, PLLC bill will contain the fees associated with your surgeon’s fees.  You will receive separate bills from the anesthesia provider, Providence St Peter Hospital services, laboratory/radiology services, and your surgeon’s office.  Each of these groups operates as a separate business with their own billing and account processes.  If you have questions about those bills and fees, please contact them directly.