BILLING AND DISCHARGE PROCESS
(In-Patient)

1. Discharge Initiation

• The nurse informs the hospital system that the patient is ready for discharge.

2. Department Clearance

• All concerned hospital departments review and clear any pending procedures, supplies used, and charges.

3. Room and Charges Review

• Room occupancy and other hospital service charges are checked and updated.

4. Preparation of Final Bill

• The Billing Department prepares the patient’s final hospital bill.

5. HMO, PhilHealth, and Discount Processing (if applicable)

• HMO benefits are processed for cardholders.
   

• PhilHealth (PHIC) deductions are applied.
   

• Eligible discounts such as Senior Citizen, PWD, and others are verified and applied.
   

6. Application of Deductions

•  Approved insurance coverage and discounts are deducted from the total bill.

7. Billing Finalization

• The final billing statement is completed after all adjustments.

8. Payment

• The patient or authorized representative proceeds to the cashier to settle the remaining balance.

9. Issuance of Discharge Slip

• Once payment is completed, the cashier issues the official discharge slip.

10. Exit Clearance

• The discharge slip must be presented to the nurse station and the security guard before leaving the hospital.