Fairfield Emergency Room is a freestanding emergency room licensed by the State of Texas. Fairfield Emergency Room is NOT an urgent care clinic. Fairfield Emergency Room is a full-service freestanding emergency room, and because of this we must bill your insurance emergency room benefits.
Sec. 254.155. NOTICE OF FEES
In accordance with TEXAS SENATE BILL 425 effective September 1, 2015
In accordance with TEXAS HOUSE BILL 3276 effective September 1, 2017
In accordance with TEXAS HOUSE BILL 2041 effective September 1, 2019
In accordance with TEXAS SENATE BILL 2038 effective September 1, 2021
The median observation fee, facility fee, and physician fee for each level of care provided at Fairfield Emergency Room is provided below in the chargemasters.
MEDIAN FEE | INSTITUTIONAL FEE | PROFESSIONAL FEE
NO SURPRISE BILLING
When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from surprise billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.
What is “surprise billing” (sometimes called “balance billing”)?
When you see a doctor or other health care provider, you may owe certain out-of-pocket costs, like a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible. You may have additional costs or have to pay the entire bill if you see a provider or visit a health care facility that isn’t in your health plan’s network. “Out-of-network” means providers and facilities that haven’t signed a contract with your health plan to provide services. Out-of-network providers may be allowed to bill you for the difference between what your plan pays, and the full amount charged for a service. This is called “balance billing.” This amount is likely more than in-network costs for the same service and might not count toward your plan’s deductible or annual out-of-pocket limit.
“Surprise billing” is an unexpected balance bill. This can happen when you can’t control who is involved in your care—like when you have an emergency or when you schedule a visit at an in-network facility but are unexpectedly treated by an out-of-network provider. Surprise medical bills could cost thousands of dollars depending on the procedure or service.
If you have any questions regarding your bill, please contact our patient advocate at: (469) 301-0816
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU’VE BEEN WRONGLY BILLED, YOU MAY CONTACT:
Department of State Health Services
Patient Quality Care Unit – Health Facility Compliance
P.O. Box 149347, Mail Code 1979
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Telephone: (888) 973-0022
Visit http://www.cms.gov/nosuprises/consumers for more information about your rights under federal law.
Visit https://www.tdi.texas.gov/medical-billing/surprises-balance-billing.html for more information about your rights under Texas Law.
Still have questions?
From the beginning of your visit to the end of the claims process, we are here to help. Call us anytime 24/7 at 832-619-7937 with any questions you may have. You may also email: info@fairfieldemergencyroom.com.
Unfortunately, no medical advice may be given over the phone/email. Please call 911 if you have an emergency or go to your nearest Emergency Room.