Have a surgery scheduled at Cook Childrens Northeast Hospital?
Please be sure that your insurance company has been notified of the upcoming surgery. This is known as pre-certification. Pre-certification is often required before the insurance company will pay. The doctors’ office staff usually contacts insurers, but it is your responsibility to make sure the doctor’s staff called for pre-certification. Payment may be required upon admission. Cook Children’s Northeast Hospital accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. It is your responsibility to: • Contact our hospital to learn how much you must pay for your child’s care. • Pay Cook Children’s for all charges not paid by your insurance company. If you have questions or need information about payment, call 817-605-2852. Please be prepared to bring the following on the day of your child’s surgery: • Your current driver’s license and insurance card. • Legal documents concerning guardianship, if you are not the child’s natural parent. • A list of your child’s current medication, if
