Altus Hospital is committed to greater transparency to empower our patients to make informed health-care decisions. The information on the Fee Schedule includes charges for our services, complying with a federal mandate that all hospitals publish their prices
While this information lists service charges, it does not accurately reflect out-of-pocket patient costs. To better understand those costs, we encourage you to contact your insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid, or call us for self-pay estimates.
Altus Hospital Offers Exceptional Care
Please note that when comparing Altus Hospital’s charge description master (CDM) to other hospitals, there are many variables to consider. Altus Hospital offers a level of quality care not available in many other hospitals. In addition, other hospitals may include different goods, supplies or procedures under a similarly named description. As a patient, price is just one component to consider. The quality and safety of services a hospital provides is just as important.
Understanding These Charges
- Charges are the same for all patients, regardless of ability to pay or insurance company coverage
- Charges are not the actual expected reimbursement from patients or insurance companies to Altus Hospital. Our reimbursement depends on a variety of factors, including:
- Negotiated health plan rates
- Fixed government rates (Medicare and Medicaid)
- Individually negotiated package pricing
- Payment discounts
- Patient’s ability to pay
- Our reimbursement could include:
- Whether a procedure was performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis
- Physician orders
- Comorbidities and complications
- Medical necessity
- Specialty services and procedures
Separate Billing
Altus Hospital may not employ all the physicians who may provide service or care during hospitalizations. Charges for these services are not included in the CDM, and will be billed separately from the hospital. These physicians may include (but are not limited to):
- Emergency room physicians
- Radiologists
- Pathologists
- Anesthesiologists
- Surgeons
- Psychiatrists
Charge Description Master (Click to Download):
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List of Shoppable Services:
Houston | Baytown