Billing Information

Patient Billing Notice:

Understanding Your Bill

Thank you for choosing Children’s Hospital of Michigan and University Pediatricians for your healthcare needs. We want to ensure you clearly understand how you will be billed for your care.  During your visit, you will receive services from both the hospital and the healthcare providers who treat you. These entities operate and bill independently.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan and University Pediatricians

• Children’s Hospital of Michigan bills for the use of the facility, equipment, supplies, and nursing staff.
• University Pediatricians is an independent physician group separate from Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
• University Pediatricians bills separately for the medical services, evaluations, and treatments provided by their physicians or advanced practice providers.

Point-of-Service Payments

• Hospital Collections Only: Children’s Hospital of Michigan may collect co-pays or point-of-service payments at the time of your visit.
• No Physician Collections: University Pediatricians does not collect any payments at the time of service.
• Exclusively Children’s Hospital of Michigan: Any payment you make at the hospital applies only to your Children’s Hospital of Michigan bill.
• No Split Payments: Money paid at check-in cannot be split or otherwise applied to balances owed to University Pediatricians.

What This Means for You

• Two Separate Bills: You will receive at least two distinct bills for your visit. One will come from Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and another will come directly from University Pediatricians.
• Insurance Coverage: Each entity may participate in different insurance networks. Please verify coverage with your provider for both Children’s Hospital of Michigan and University Pediatricians.
• Billing Questions: For questions regarding physician fees, contact University Pediatricians billing department directly at the number listed on the statement (800)-330-3228.