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Why choose Altus Emergency Center?

We are the leading provider in high-quality emergency health care. Altus Emergency Center is here for you when you’re in urgent need of a quick, effective, and professional solution to your health care problems. Altus Emergency Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to conveniently provide you with the care you need.

How do I pay my Altus emergency center Bill?

Just select the corresponding Altus Emergency Center who attended your emergency and follow the link to pay your bill. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Why choose Altus Lumberton hospital?

At Altus Lumberton Hospital, we provide the exceptional, personalized, attentive care for all mayor to minor emergencies from babies to grandparents. We have selected the most qualified emergency physicians and nurses to help ensure that you go home feeling much better.

What is emergency medicine?

A: All of our physicians are trained in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with extensive emergency medicine experience; they are experienced in providing care to children of all ages, and for all types of emergencies and illnesses. We have equipment specially designed for pediatric patients, and an environment suited for the care of your children. We even have a special treatment room designed with kids in mind!

Does insurance pay for medical emergency?

A: Both Federal and State law requires for your insurance to pay for your Medical Emergency condition regardless of whether or not the provider is “in-network” or “out of network”. Both Federal and State law protects the “prudent layperson standard” in determining what you feel is an emergency. A layperson is one who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, determines that a medical condition manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) that the person could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in placing the patient’s health in serious jeopardy.

Does Altus Emergency Center have a patient advocate?

A: We have a highly dedicated Medical Billing and Claim Specialists, our Patient Advocate, who will process your claim on your behalf and appeal effectively all claim denials. We offer financial assistance for financially qualified patients reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Altus Emergency Center offers the most transparent fee disclosure proactively to avoid any unexpected medical expenses or invoices. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any questions about your insurance coverage or bill.

What is emergency medical condition?

The term “emergency medical condition” means a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in.

Does Texas require emergency medical coverage?

Emergency Medical Coverage. Texas State law requires insurance companies to pay for emergency care at the insured’s in-network benefit level. “Both Federal and State law recognizes the “prudent layperson standard” in determining what the patient feels is an emergency. Prudent Layperson Standard states the following:

Can you fill out a form before coming to the hospital?

The forms located here can be filled out before you come to the hospital.

Is Altus Hospital charge the same?

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.

How many emergency rooms does Altus Hospital have?

Thanks to our recent partnering with Altus Baytown ER and Neighbors Emergency Center, Altus Hospital now has seven separate emergency rooms serving the community.

What is the ER vision?

We aim to deliver expert, compassionate, and personalized care to critically ill patients, as well as those with major and minor injuries or ailments.

Does Altus accept Medicare?

Altus Hospital is a certified Medicare provider. Therefore, all our ER locations, including the Altus Baytown ER and Baytown Neighbors Emergency Center, can now accept Medicare patients.

What is patient protection in Texas?

In Texas, the patient protection laws are in place to allow you to freely choose where to receive care, with your portion of the costs covered at in-network rates.

Does Altus Baytown have Medicare?

A: With the exception of Altus Baytown ER and Altus Lumberton Hospital, we are not contracted with Medicare. We are not contracted with Medicaid at any of our locations, however we provide and offer all patients who present themselves with a free medical screening.

Does Altus Emergency Center have a patient advocate?

A: We have a highly dedicated Medical Billing and Claim Specialists, our Patient Advocate, who will process your claim on your behalf and appeal effectively all claim denials. We offer financial assistance for financially qualified patients reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Altus Emergency Center offers the most transparent fee disclosure proactively to avoid any unexpected medical expenses or invoices. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any questions about your insurance coverage or bill.

Insurance Information

The law guarantees coverage & treatment for a true emergency. We will process and file a claim with all major insurance companies on your behalf.

Patient Advocate

Our Patient Advocate department plays an essential role in delivering quality medical care and creating a positive patient experience.

Bill Pay

Safe, secure and hassle-free medical billing. Click through to our secure billing portal and please feel free to reach out to a Patient Advocate if you need assistance.

Why Choose Altus Lumberton Hospital

At Altus Lumberton Hospital, we provide the exceptional, personalized, attentive care for all mayor to minor emergencies from babies to grandparents.

Pediatrics

At Altus Emergency Centers, we aim to make children feel right at home. We have special accommodations for children and an added tier of comfort, including pediatric devoted exam rooms. After all, “A visit to the doctor can send you home with a smile.”

CT Scan

During an injury, we believe that it’s crucial to go beyond an X-ray. A CT Scan, Computerized Tomography, helps give doctors an in depth insight to the scope of an injury allowing them to decide the best possible course for a patient’s recovery.

X Ray

Used for decades, having X Ray Capacity is crucial to be able to get insights to an injury without having to make an incision. During an emergency, an X Ray will help Altus Emergency Center healthcare experts diagnose, treat and monitor the affected area.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures using sound waves. In the event of an emergency, an ultrasound will give our healthcare experts the ability to best asses the degree of urgency.

Full Service Diagnostic Lab

Each Altus Emergency Center is equipped with an extensive on site diagnostics lab. We employ only the most cutting edge laboratory technology and qualified lab technicians which are essential to the proper diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of ER conditions.

Is ER care available 24 hours a day?

ER CARE. Primary emergency care is available 24 hours a day every day of the year, for this reason, it is a great option for patients who have non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries who cannot get to their primary care doctor’s office.

Is Altus Lumberton Hospital life threatening?

Altus Lumberton Hospital is capable of treating both life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies. Although not all accidents or symptoms require emergency care, knowing when they do can help save the life of a loved one.

Is Altus Lumberton a hospital?

As a hospital, Altus Lumberton is the best option for those patients suffering from any medical emergency. Emergency care is available 24/7 every day of the year, including holidays.

What is urgent care?

Urgent Care services treat non-life-threatening health issues that require immediate attention, such as sprains, the flu, colds, and other common illnesses.#N#If you’re unsure about whether you need urgent care, contact the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line to speak to a registered nurse. Visit MHSNurseAdviceLine.com for web chat and video chat, or dial 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273).

What to do if you have a mental health emergency?

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical situation (including mental health emergencies), call 911 immediately. Emergency care services treat life-threatening medical issues such as threats to your life, limbs, sight, or safety.#N#To learn about how TRICARE covers emergency care, visit the TRICARE Emergency Care page.