Patient Price Transparency
Bates County Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing patients with an accurate pricing estimate for our services, including both Hospital and BCMH Providers. Our billing representatives are here to help you. When applicable, your estimated insurance allowed amount and out of pocket expenses will also be provided. To request a price estimate, please contact our Patient Benefit Advisors at 660-200-2370.
COVID-19 Lab Transparency
In accordance with the CARES Act, Bates County Memorial Hospital and Family Care Clinics’ cash price for COVID-19 nasopharyngeal testing is $127.50 (effective March 24, 2020). Your health insurance plan may cover some of this lab cost, depending on your co-pay and deductible. Patients, please note that this price is only for the COVID-19 nasopharyngeal test, which is performed at Bates County Memorial Hospital or the Family Care Clinics under a doctor’s order and when the patient is showing symptoms of possible COVID-19 virus. Other tests and screening may be ordered and provided at the same time of service, which will affect a total bill for this service. For questions, contact a patient accounts representative at 660-200-7312 or 660-200-7064. Bates County Memorial Hospital is providing this service to assist you in determining your out of pocket costs prior to electing to move forward with your procedures.
Current Standard Charges
As of January 1, 2019, the US Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services require hospitals and health systems to post their “current standard charges”.
Current Standard Charges for BCMH
Hospital charges represent the cost of operating a facility with highly trained staff who provide around-the-clock services with state-of-the-art equipment.
For most patients, these listed “charges” do not represent what a hospital is paid and what will be due from a patient. The actual cost to the patient may be greatly reduced, depending on the following:
- Patients covered by commercial insurance receive negotiated rates with hospitals.
- Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs receive hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state government.
- Some patients may qualify for financial assistance or uninsured discounts.
Beginning January 1, 2021, the US Department of Health & Services requires hospitals to post a listing of 300 shoppable items along with payer-specific negotiated charge for each item.
300 Shoppable Items with Payer Negotiated Levels
The shoppable all service list is based on information gathered from our claims and insurance payment files. This is not a guarantee of what you will be charged. Your actual charges may vary for many reasons, including the seriousness of your illness.
Bates County Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing patients with an accurate pricing estimate for our services, including both Hospital and BCMH Providers. When applicable, your estimated insurance allowed amount and out of pocket expenses will also be provided. To request a price estimate, please contact our Patient Benefit Advisors at 660-200-2370.
If you are a resident of Bates County you may be eligible for financial assistance under the BCMH financial policy. You may be evaluated for financial assistance by calling 660-200-7312.