The LMH Patient Accounting Department handles the hospital billing for Licking Memorial Hospital. Your hospital bill includes charges for services provided by the Hospital. These services include nursing care, room, meals, housekeeping and linen services. In addition, it may include services ordered by your physician, such as laboratory tests, x-rays and medical supplies. The hospital bill does not include the professional charges for your physician. You may also receive separate bills from the radiologist, anesthesiologist, pathologist, or other consulting physicians.
For questions regarding your Licking Memorial Hospital bill, please contact us at the number below. Payments and correspondence may also be sent to this address:
Licking Memorial Hospital
Patient Accounting Department
1320 West Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055-3699
(220) 564-4500
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday
The LMHP Central Billing Office handles the physician billing for the Licking Memorial Health Professionals. Your physician bill includes charges for services provided by the physicians only. These services include physician visits, laboratory, injections and testing provided by either the physician or the physician practice staff. The physician bill does not include the facility charges for the Hospital or other healthcare providers that may be responsible for a portion of treatment.
For questions regarding your Licking Memorial Health Professionals bill, please contact us at the number below. Payments and correspondence may also be sent to this address:
Licking Memorial Health Professionals
Central Billing Office
1915 Tamarack Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
(220) 564-4499
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (office hours)
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (phones open)
Monday - Friday
In addition to your bill from Licking Memorial Hospital or Licking Memorial Health Professionals, you will receive separate bills from the Hospital, physicians and other professionals who were involved in your care. Please contact them directly if you have any questions regarding their bills for service. A contact list has been provided below for your convenience:
Emergency Room Physician Bills:
Licking Memorial Emergency Medicine
P.O. Box 4486
Newark, Ohio 43058
(220) 564-4499 |
Cardiology Physician Bills:
Dr. Bryce Morrice
Dr. Debra Heldman
P.O. Box 550
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
(800) 839-0880 |
Pathology Physician Bills:
Licking Memorial Pathology Group
P.O. Box 4056
Newark, Ohio 43058
Billed by APS Medical Billing
(800) 288-8325 |
Licking Memorial Health Professionals:
Licking Memorial Health Professionals
Central Billing
1915 Tamarack Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
(220) 564-4499 |
Radiology Physician Bills:
Tri County Radiologists, Inc.
P.O. Box 2089
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
(800) 841-4236 |
Licking Memorial Hospital:
Licking Memorial Hospital
Patient Accounting Department
1320 West Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
(220) 564-4500 |
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How do I get a copy of an itemized bill?
For Hospital bills you may call the Patient Accounting Department at (220) 564-4500. For Health Professionals bills you may call Central Billing at (220) 564-4499. An itemized bill will be sent within two days.
Will Licking Memorial Hospital or Licking Memorial Health Professionals accept my insurance?
Licking Memorial Hospital and Licking Memorial Health Professionals accept Medicare, Medicaid, and other major insurance carriers. Please contact your insurance company or employer for the specific requirements of your plan.
Will Licking Memorial Hospital or Licking Memorial Health Professionals bill my insurance company(ies)?
Yes. As a courtesy to you, Licking Memorial Hospital and Licking Memorial Health Professionals will send a claim to your insurance company(ies). If we do not receive payment from your insurance company(ies) within 60 days, we must look to you for payment of the bill. Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. Communication with your insurance company is highly recommended.
Will Licking Memorial Hospital or Licking Memorial Health Professionals bill my healthcare sharing ministry?
Maybe. If you are a member of a healthcare sharing ministry and do not have health insurance you should tell registration that you are self-pay. We will send your bill directly to you so you can provide your bill to your healthcare sharing plan for reimbursement. However, in the event that we directly bill your healthcare sharing ministry, you are responsible for any unpaid portion of your bill.
Do Licking Memorial Hospital & Licking Memorial Health Professionals accept credit cards?
Yes. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted forms of payment. You may also pay with cash, check, or money order.
How can I check on the status of my account?
If it has been at least 30 days since your date of service, contact your insurance carrier for claim status. After speaking with your insurance company, for Hospital related questions contact the Patient Accounting Department at (220) 564-4500. For Health Professionals related questions contact Central Billing (220) 564-4499.
What should I do if my insurance company denies a claim?
If you feel the claim was denied in error, contact your insurance carrier for instructions on how to appeal the decision. The Patient Accounting or Central Billing Department should also receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) from your insurance company stating the claim was denied. This information will be reflected on your account, and you will receive a statement requesting payment in full.
How will I know if my Licking Memorial Hospital or Licking Memorial Health Professionals bill has been paid?
Your insurance company should send you an explanation of benefits (EOB) indicating they have processed the claim. The EOB will show any payments made to the Hospital or Health Professionals and the amount that is your responsibility. You will receive a statement from the Hospital or Health Professionals once all insurance claims have been processed. This statement will reflect all insurance payments, adjustments, and the balance remaining. Any remaining balance is your responsibility.
What if I cannot pay my bill?
To set up payment arrangements on your hospital bill, contact the Patient Accounting Department immediately upon receipt of your statement. Call (220) 564-4500 to speak with a patient account representative regarding LMH payment guidelines. To set up payment arrangements on your Health Professionals bill, contact Central Billing (220) 564-4499.
Can I pay for my hospital bills or doctor visits online?
Yes. When a bill is sent to you, simply log on to the Licking Memorial Web site and click on the Bill Pay tab on the top right hand corner of the screen.
Is it possible for anyone to gain access to my personal and financial information once I pay my bill?
No. Licking Memorial Health Systems can ensure users a safe and secure environment to pay medical bills.