Pricing Information and Estimates
Brookwood Baptist Health is committed to helping patients make informed decisions about their care. We understand that it can be confusing to estimate treatment costs before choosing care. Our financial counselors are here to help you understand your costs and payment options for an upcoming treatment or procedure.
Understanding Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs)
A DRG provides a way to categorize the type of patients a hospital treats and covers all charges associated with a typical inpatient stay, from admission to discharge. It is important to note that every patient is different, and charges may be higher or lower depending on many factors, including insurance coverage, the length of your stay in the hospital, health complications and recommended treatments ordered by your doctor.
Price Estimates
Healthcare choices are not always simple. If you have an upcoming treatment or procedure, or one that you may have put off, talk with one of our financial counselors about a personalized hospital cost estimate. You can learn about financial options, including a flexible no-fee payment plan. Call to see if you qualify for our financial assistance program.
How to Get the Most Accurate Cost Estimate
Step 1: Collect Treatment Plan Details
Request detailed information from your doctor’s office:
- Surgeon name (If you do not have a doctor or surgeon, go to step 2.)
- Details about your specific diagnosis, and recommended services (the more details the better)
- Expected length of your stay at the hospital – day surgery or how many nights?
Step 2: Collect Insurance Plan Details
Your costs will depend on the coverage your insurance plan provides, and your specific status (for example, whether or not you have reached your deductible limit).
- Having your insurance card available is the easiest way to provide information we need.
- Personal information we may need includes name, birth date and social security number of the person who is the primary insurance policy holder. We keep all personal information confidential.
Step 3: Call Our Financial Experts at (833) 850-5052
With the information from steps 1 and 2, our financial experts will work with you to provide the most accurate estimate of your expected hospital costs, and calculate your expected financial obligation based on your specific insurance benefits. You can also learn more about our payment plan.
Call to see if you qualify for our financial assistance program.
Step 4: Make Your Plans
When you know your hospital cost estimate, you’re ready to take action. Ask our financial counselors about setting up a monthly payment plan which can make out-of-pocket costs even more affordable.
Still have questions about your treatment options?
Let your doctor know, and ask to speak to a patient who has had a similar procedure to understand what to expect.
When you’re ready to move forward with your procedure, contact your doctor’s office to schedule the date and time. Thank you for choosing Brookwood Baptist Health.
To learn more about hospital charges:
- Visit the Hospital Pricing Information page to access the standard charges for Brookwood Baptist Health hospitals.
- Visit our Hospital Pricing FAQ page to learn more about hospital pricing estimates.