Financial Policy

Thank you for choosing Truckee Surgery Center as your healthcare provider. The Surgery Center realizes that the cost of healthcare is a concern for our patients. We offer the following information to help you understand our financial policies and aid you in planning for payment. Your clear understanding of our policy is important to our professional relationship. Carefully review the following information and please feel free to ask if you have any questions about our fees, our policies or your responsibility.

We do our best to provide the most accurate estimate ahead of time. Occasionally, charges exceed the pre-estimated amount. Payment for services is due IN FULL prior to, or at the time of service. Unless a payment plan has been arranged with the business office. Anything beyond the initial estimate will be billed to you after surgery. Payment is expected in full within 2 weeks of your surgery. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express for your convenience.

It is your responsibility to provide our office with the appropriate information so that we can obtain prior authorization for your procedure. If your claim is denied by your work comp carrier, you will be responsible for the balance due.

It is your responsibility to ensure Truckee Surgery Center is a preferred provider with your insurance carrier as well as understand your policy and benefits. Co-payments are due at the time of service. Deductibles and co-insurance payments may be required at the time of service. As a courtesy, we will bill your insurance for services provided. You are responsible to pay any remaining balances in a timely manner. Unpaid accounts will be turned over to a collection agency after 90 days of no payments.

Truckee Surgery Center will bill Medicare and secondary carriers on your behalf. You are responsible for payment of deductibles and co-insurance.

An adult must accompany minor patients in order for treatment to be rendered. The parent/guardian is responsible for payment of any balance due.