You may also receive bill(s) from our Hospitalist(s) if you are an inpatient. You may also receive bill(s) from any outside provider(s) that may provide consultation services or diagnostic testing, i.e., Radiologists, Anesthesiologists, Emergency Room Physicians, Ambulance Service, etc…
You are considered an inpatient when you are formally admitted to the hospital with a Physician’s order. The day before you are discharged from the hospital is your last inpatient day.
You are considered an outpatient if you are receiving emergency department services, observation services, outpatient surgery, lab tests, X-rays, or any other hospital services, and the doctor has not written an order to admit you to the hospital as an inpatient. In these situations, you are considered an outpatient even if you stay overnight at the hospital.