Our Billing Policies

  • Know your insurance plan’s provisions and requirements. Be sure to read your benefits handbook and question your insurance company on any areas that are unclear.
  • Please call your insurance company for authorization of hospital services if it is a plan requirement. If authorization is not obtained in the timeframe your policy dictates, you may be heavily penalized, or services may be denied by your carrier.
  • Hoag will bill both your primary and secondary insurance plans.
  • With verified eligibility and receipt of any outstanding monthly share of cost, Hoag will bill Medi-Cal or CalOptima/MSN for authorized services.
  • Once insurance payment(s) or denial(s) have been received, you will be billed for any deductible, co-insurance, co-pay or non-covered amounts.
  • Those patients with no insurance coverage will be expected to make payment at the time services are rendered.
  • Price quotes for services are estimates only. Your bill will indicate services as ordered by your physician.
  • Itemized statements are available upon request.
  • Medi-Cal and Medical Safety Net (MSN) representatives are available for those patients needing information regarding financial assistance programs. A Hoag Hospital representative can be reached at 949-764-5564.
  • Deposits – If you have acceptable verified medical benefits, no deposit is required for most procedures. Please bring your insurance card and/or insurance form at time of registration. Otherwise, the hospital will require a deposit. The hospital accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Deductibles, co-insurance & co-pays will be collected at time of service.
  • Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to provide you with estimates of charges for upcoming surgical procedures as well as most deposit requirements.

Newport Beach: 949-764-8271
Irvine: 949-517-3167

The patient accounting staff is available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (except holidays) to provide customer service to our patients regarding services at Hoag Hospital. Please call 949-764-8400.