Frequently Asked Questions

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Online Payment

  1. How do I view my account information and manage my account online?

    You must enroll in OMC MyChart to pay your bill online.

  2. Can another family member access my online account?

    A family member can only access your account if you provide that person proxy access.

  3. Can I contact Patient Accounts by e-mail?

    You can use our Contact Us form to correspond with OMC. We will personally reply to your message during normal business office hours. For reasons of privacy and security, it is our policy not to send or receive patient information via e-mail. Please do not send requests for medical advice, treatment options, appointments or patient information (even your own) to us via e-mail. Please include your daytime phone number in your communication.

Patient Account Statements

  1. Who can I contact if I have questions about my statement?

    You may call us at 507.287.2780 or 866.287.2780 weekdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Please be prepared to provide your Responsible Party Account number (you will find this number in the upper left hand corner of your statement). We have also provided, below, answers to some of our patients' most frequently asked questions. If, at any time, you have a question regarding your statement, do not hesitate to contact one of our Patient Financial Counselors. They are eager to answer your questions and assist you in whatever manner they can.

  2. What is a responsible party account?

    This is the person responsible for payment of the account. Each responsible party is given a number, which is printed on your statement.

  3. I would like an itemized copy of my services. How can I request one?

    Contact a Patient Financial Counselor to request a copy of your itemized bill. You can expect to receive a copy of your bill within 7 to 10 days.

  4. What's the best way for me to pay my statement?

    Unpaid balances, including all applicable co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and any non-covered services are the responsibility of the patient and must be paid upon receipt of the statement. For your convenience we accept a variety of payment methods:

    • Cash/Check
    • Visa
    • MasterCard
    • Discover
    • American Express

    Payments can be made online using OMC MyChart or mailed to Olmsted Medical Center at:

    Olmsted Medical Center
    Attn: Patient Accounts
    PO Box 5777
    Rochester, MN 55903

    Please be sure to include your Responsible Party Account number with your payment.

  5. What do I owe?

    • Statements received will reflect a balance owed
    • Access your account online with our online bill pay
    • Contact us at 507.287.2780 or 866.287.2780

  6. Did you receive my payment?

    The next statement you receive will reflect payments received or contact us at 507.287.2780 or 866.287.2780.

Insurance

  1. Why didn't my insurance pay?

    Please contact your insurance carrier if you feel they did not properly process your claim. This contact information can be found on the back of your insurance card.

  2. Why do I have to give my insurance information every time I visit Olmsted Medical Center?

    This will ensure that our records are accurate and up to date. Patients and/or employers change insurance carriers with great frequency. To process your bill quickly and accurately, we ask you for your insurance information on every visit. This gives us the opportunity to verify your insurance coverage and benefits.

  3. What is a deductible? A co-payment?

    • A deductible is the out-of-pocket fees you pay before your insurance plan begins reimbursement. A deductible is usually a set dollar amount, such as $1,000.
    • A co-insurance is the portion of your health care expenses not covered by insurance. A co-insurance is usually a percentage figure—for instance, 10% or 20%.
    • A co-pay is usually a set amount you owe per visit or per service. co-pays are usually associated with Emergency Room visits, physical therapy or other outpatient services.

  4. Should I contact my insurance company before coming to Olmsted Medical Center?
    You are responsible to understand your insurance coverage benefits for services at OMC. For some services, such as an inpatient admission, ambulatory surgery or any invasive diagnostic test/procedure, your insurance company may require that you notify them in advance. Lack of such notification could result in reduced benefits.

  5. I keep getting bills from Olmsted Medical Center. Why don't you bill my insurance company?

    Olmsted Medical Center will not submit a statement to you until your insurance has processed the charges or there was no response from your insurance in a timely manner. It is important that you respond to any communication from your insurance requesting information from you in order to process your claims. Contact your insurance company if you have any concerns about why they did not process a charge. Contact us if you have any other questions regarding your statement.

  6. I am also covered on my spouse's insurance policy. Will you send bills to both insurance companies?

    Olmsted Medical Center will coordinate benefits for patients covered by more than one insurance policy. It is important that you provide the information for both insurances to us in order to submit claims to both.

  7. How much is my deductible and coinsurance?

    Your deductible and coinsurance amounts are determined by the insurance plan in which you are enrolled. This information should be included in your insurance benefits handbook. If you cannot find this information, or have other questions please contact your insurance carrier.

  8. If I don't have any insurance, how do I know how much to pay?

    If you have questions regarding the expected cost of your services at the Olmsted Medical Center, contact us. OMC will send you a statement for the balance owed for your services..

  9. Who is responsible for paying my bill?

    Olmsted Medical Center will file a claim to your insurance company (unless you specify otherwise). You are ultimately responsible for making certain that your bill is paid. If a balance remains after your insurance has issued a payment or a denial, payment is due immediately upon receipt of your statement.

  10. Will I be asked to make any payment when I come to Olmsted Medical Center?

    Depending on the type of insurance you have, you may be asked to pay your co-pay, deductible and/or coinsurance.

  11. Do I need to bring anything with me when I come to Olmsted Medical Center?

    In addition to anything your clinician may ask you to bring in, please bring the following:

    • Insurance card(s)
    • Co-pay (if applicable)
    • Photo ID such as a driver’s license.

  12. Where can I get an estimate for the cost of a service or procedure at Olmsted Medical Center?

    To obtain a price estimate for a test or procedure at Olmsted Medical Center, please contact us. To help us provide the most accurate estimate, please have a copy of your physician’s order, the procedure name or CPT code and diagnosis ICD-10 code, if available.

  13. Did you bill my correct insurance?

    Olmsted Medical Center submitted claims to the insurance coverage you provided upon your visit.

    Payment Assistance

    1. I just got a call or letter from a collection agency. Why?

      As part of our normal billing process, we make several attempts to assist you in resolving your balance. We determine the amount you are responsible for after we have received payment or denial of payment from your insurance company. You may receive notice from a collection agency if, after repeated attempts to contact you, we have been unsuccessful at resolving your balance.

    2. I can't pay my whole bill at once. What are my options to resolve my balance?

      In keeping with Olmsted Medical Center’s mission to provide comprehensive, coordinated health care services to our patients, Olmsted Medical Center offers several programs to help patients with resolving their medical bills. These include:

      • 0% percent bank loans
      • Monthly payment plan arrangements
      • Financial Assistance
      • Olmsted Medical Center offers the services of patient financial counselors to assist patients with resolving their balance.

    Please read more about payment assistance options or contact us at 507.287.2780 or 866.287.2780 to discuss them.