Insurance/Financial Information
Compared to a hospital, an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) generally offers significant cost savings for patients and insurance companies. Studies showing potential savings of up to 60% per procedure due to lower overhead costs, specialized focus, and efficient operations within the ASC setting; meaning procedures performed at an ASC are often significantly cheaper than the same procedure done in a hospital.
Key Reasons:
- Specialized care : ASCs focus on specific types of procedures, allowing them to optimize their processes and equipment for those specific surgeries, leading to increased efficiency.
- Shorter patient stays: Procedures done at an ASC are outpatient, patients typically have shorter recovery times and do not require overnight stays, reducing overall costs.
- Different reimbursement rates: Medicare and other insurance companies often reimburse ASCs at a lower rate than hospitals for the same procedure, which translates to lower costs for patients.
Our helpful billing and scheduling staff are available to discuss any questions you may have regarding your estimated financial responsibility and/or statement from Advanced Center for Surgery. To reach a billing or insurance representative at Advanced Center for Surgery, please call (814) 381-0009.
For specific questions regarding the details of your insurance plan, please contact your insurance company as insurance coverages and copays vary from plan to plan.
If your insurance changes prior to your surgery date, please contact the office as soon as possible.
*Prior Insurance Authorizations for surgical procedures are obtained by the Surgeon's office.*
