🏢 What a Facility Fee Is

Understanding the Facility Fee Charge

• A **facility fee** is an extra charge added to your medical bill when you receive care at a location owned or operated by a hospital.
• It is separate from the professional fee paid to your doctor for their time and expertise.
• Even if your appointment takes place in a clinic miles away from the main hospital building, it may still be classified as an outpatient hospital department.
• This billing practice is common in health systems that have acquired private medical practices.