Patient registration documents

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Overview: During your clinic or hospital visit, you will be required to complete key patient registration documents as part of the intake process. These documents are essential for confirming your identity, outlining your financial responsibilities, and securing your consent for treatment. The registration fee primarily covers administrative processing, verification of insurance, and the management of consent and privacy documentation. To ensure transparency and avoid unexpected charges, request an itemized estimate prior to your visit and clarify with staff which documents and fees apply in your specific case.

Registration Cost Breakdown

  • Administrative fees for processing registration documents
  • Insurance verification and authorization management
  • Consent form management (treatment, payment, privacy practices)
  • Demographic and guarantor information updates

Associated Costs to Consider

  • Clinic visit or hospital admission fees
  • Diagnostic or laboratory services (if applicable)
  • Procedural or physician charges separate from registration
  • Potential out-of-network or uninsured patient charges

Insurance & Payment Advice

  • Verify your insurance coverage and network status before your visit.
  • Understand your financial responsibility in case of out-of-network services or lack of prior authorization.
  • Ask if payment plans are available if you anticipate difficulty paying any portion of the fee.
  • Keep copies of all signed documents for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the purpose of the patient registration documents? These documents confirm your identity, consent to treatment, authorize insurance claims, and acknowledge your financial responsibility for care received.
  • Am I required to sign all of the documents listed? Not every document applies to every visit. The registration team will inform you which specific forms are necessary for your appointment.
  • What is the Financial Responsibility Agreement? This agreement outlines your obligation to pay for care if insurance does not cover the services or if you are out-of-network.
  • Why do I need to provide consent for cell phone communication? Providing consent allows the healthcare provider to contact you about appointments, billing, and care updates via your cell phone.
  • Will I be charged a separate fee for registration? Some facilities may include a nominal registration or administrative fee. Request an itemized estimate to confirm if this applies to your visit.
  • What should I do if I have no insurance or my insurance is out-of-network? Discuss your options with the registration team; you may need to sign additional forms and should ask about payment plans or financial assistance.
  • Can I complete these documents before my appointment? Many clinics offer pre-registration online or by mail, which can save time during your visit. Ask your provider about early completion options.
  • Will my personal and medical information remain confidential? Yes, all registration documents include privacy practice notices outlining how your information is protected and shared in compliance with HIPAA.
  • What happens if I refuse to sign a required document? Refusal may result in a delay or cancellation of services, as consent and acknowledgment of responsibility are typically required by law and policy.
  • Who should I contact if I have questions about these forms? Contact the registration or admissions team at your healthcare facility; they can explain each document and answer your questions before you sign.

We’ve listed below some of the documents you may need to acknowledge during your clinic or hospital visit. You’ll receive instructions from the team member who schedules, registers or checks you in about which ones apply for a given visit.

Documents for both clinic and hospital visits

Guarantor Cell Phone Consent

The Guarantor Cell Phone Consent is the agreement of the person financially responsible for an account to receive telephone calls, text messages and other communications from Aurora Health Care on a cellular device.

Financial Responsibility Agreement

The Financial Responsibility Agreement is used when your medical insurance coverage is unable to provide authorization or when you are considered out of network with Advocate Health Care.

Clinic documents

Ambulatory Consent to Treat, Payment and Notice of Privacy Practices

The Advocate Aurora Health Consent to Treat, Payment and Notice of Privacy Practices is your consent to treatment, release of health information necessary for your treatment, and consent for us to submit claims to your health insurance.

Patient Demographic Facesheet, Authorization and Assignment

The Facesheet is a summary of your demographic and guarantor information with additional information related to our privacy practices, your consent to be treated, and your consent to allow us to bill your insurance company and seek payment for the services we provide. When you’re seen in person, we typically ask you to sign a copy of your Facesheet the first time you receive one of the following categories of care:

You can access related information here:

Care Everywhere Opt-Out

Care Everywhere is a functionality that allows us to share and receive your existing medical information with other health systems. The Care Everywhere Opt-Out form is completed if you would like to opt out of this service.

HIPAA Health Plan Restriction Request

This document allows you to request that we withhold providing personal health information to your insurance company for a given date of service or health care item. There are several provisions and restrictions related to this request that you should be sure to review.

Hospital documents

Hospital Treatment Agreement

The Treatment Agreement allows us to provide treatment and diagnostic testing. It also allows us to bill for services rendered. Please refer to the document for additional information.

You can access the brochure information referred to in the Treatment Agreement here:

More information on insurance and claims

No Surprise Billing Disclosure

This document explains the protection you now have against surprise bills, what balance billing is, and how to contact Advocate Aurora Health if you feel you have been wrongly billed.

Important Message from Medicare (IMM)

The Important Message from Medicare outlines your rights as a Medicare patient while admitted for inpatient care.

Note: If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, not traditional Medicare, and if you missed the deadline to request an appeal, please contact your insurance company at the customer service number located on the back of your insurance card.

Important Message from Tricare

The Important Message from Tricare outlines your rights as a Tricare patient while admitted for inpatient care.

Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) 

The Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice outlines your Medicare coverage when you are in observation status in the hospital.

Medicare Outpatient Notice of Coinsurance

The Medicare Outpatient Notice of Coinsurance describes how your care will be billed using hospital-based billing practices.

Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage

Medicare does not pay for everything, even some care that you or your health care provider have good reason to think you need. This notice explains how you can make an informed decision about care if we expect a service will not be covered.

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