Thank you for giving Methodist International the opportunity to serve you. To ensure that the payment process is as seamless as possible, the International Services team includes dedicated financial counselors that can assist you throughout your care at The Methodist Hospital. If you would like more information about payment options or if you have questions about billing, please contact us.

Types of Charges
During your treatment, three types of charges will accrue: hospital charges, professional charges and admitting physician/surgeon/consultant charges.

Hospital charges derive from the services that are provided directly by a hospital employee such as nursing care, as well as room and meal charges, pharmaceutical and medical supplies and use of medical and surgical equipment.

Professional charges accrue from services rendered by hospital-based medical staff such as anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other assisting or consulting physicians involved in your treatment.

Admitting physician/surgeon/consultant charges derive from services provided directly by your physician or surgeon as part of your treatment. These charges must be paid at the time the services are rendered.

To make payment more convenient, your financial counselor will consolidate all hospital and professional charges into a single bill for you.Your physician charges will be billed to you directly by the doctor's office.

Methods of Payment
The Methodist Hospital offers several payment options.Your financial counselor will discuss these options with you thoroughly and help you decide which option is best for you. They may also assist you in determining which method of payment your selected physician accepts.

Self-pay
A pre-admission deposit is required and represents an estimate of costs for hospital and professional services based on the patient's diagnosis and proposed treatment. Our financial counselors will help you determine these costs, explain the charges, and answer any questions you may have. The Methodist Hospital accepts cash, personal checks, traveler's checks, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. Patients who would like to transfer funds for deposit into the hospital's account may use the following information:

Bank: Chase Bank of Texas
ABA #: 113000609
Credit Acct.: The Methodist Hospital
Acct. #00101751452
Reference: Patient name

Please fax a copy of your wire confirmation to International Services Finance at (713) 793-7097.

Insurance
The Methodist Hospital participates in several international insurance programs. International patients are asked to provide their insurance information at least two days before receiving medical services. It is recommended that the patient also call the insurance company to communicate intent to receive services and verify medical benefits.

Letters of Guarantee
The Methodist Hospital accepts Letters of Guarantee from foreign embassies and corporations as a form of payment, provided they are received before treatment. The letter should include the following:

- Name and number of a contact
- Specific period of time that the patient is guaranteed
- Address to submit the claim
- Expected length of time to process payment