Before Your Visit

We want your arrival to be as seamless as possible. We’ve collected some information here to support you and your loved ones as you prepare for your appointment.

Your Appointment Details

Your appointment time, date, address and contact information are available from the welcome page of your Norton MyChart account. Certain tests or procedures may require fasting or avoiding specific foods or medications. If any of these apply, your provider’s office will send the instructions. They’ll also be available in your Norton MyChart account.

You can message your provider’s office, reschedule, get alerted if an earlier appointment becomes available and cancel most appointments through Norton MyChart. If you will be staying in the hospital as an inpatient, Norton MyChart Bedside is also available to track your hospital stay details. 

eCheck-in for Your Appointment

Norton Healthcare patients have the opportunity to eCheck-in up to three days prior to their appointment through Norton MyChart. This allows you to take care of typical arrival tasks ahead of time, such as paying your copay or any outstanding balance and completing necessary forms. The day of the appointment, you can use Norton MyChart to notify the office of your arrival.

What to Bring

For most appointments, you will need to bring a valid ID for the patient and insurance card, if applicable. Please bring any relevant medical records from care received outside of Norton Healthcare as well as a list of past treatments, surgeries, allergies and medications currently being taken.

Patient Safety

Please wear a mask if you:

  • Have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, headache or recent loss of taste and smell.
  • Have tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed to a person with COVID-19 within the past 10 days
  • Have recently been diagnosed with a respiratory illness

All adult hospital patients may have two visitors at a time, ages 2 and older. Any visitor under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sick people cannot visit or accompany patients.

If a visitor displays unsafe, threatening or aggressive behavior, or otherwise interferes with care (intentionally or unintentionally), appropriate measures will be taken to protect patients and staff.

What to Expect at Check-in

Upon arrival, you can expect:

  • Check-in at the front desk: Our staff will verify your appointment, update your personal and insurance information, and collect any necessary copays.
  • Forms and paperwork: If you’re a new patient or have updates to your medical history, you may need to complete a few quick forms. Save time by using the eCheck-in feature via Norton MyChart.
  • Insurance and ID verification: Bring your photo ID and insurance card for verification.

Billing and Payment

During the preregistration process, patients will be informed of their estimated financial responsibility and any required payments. For patients with required payments, these must be made prior to the service or at the appointment.

You can pay your bill online, through Norton MyChart. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s offer financial assistance if your income is equal to or less than 350% of the federal poverty level, meaning help is possible for many middle-income families and individuals.

Payment plans are also available. Contact Norton Healthcare customer service at (502) 479-6300 or (800) 874-3979 to speak to a representative about making arrangements.

As a not-for-profit health care system, Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s reinvests funds in staff, facilities and patient care enhancements.

After Your Service You Will Receive:

  • An explanation of benefits (EOB) from your insurance company, typically before you receive a bill from Norton Healthcare. Receiving an EOB means your insurance company has processed your claim.
  • You also may receive a separate bill from a physician if you had a service provided by a physician who is not employed by Norton Healthcare (for example, a radiologist, pathologist or other specialist). Check to ensure the bill has been processed through your insurance prior to payment. You can contact your insurer with the appropriate claim number if you are unsure.

Financial transparency: Norton Healthcare is committed to helping patients understand their health care costs up front, empowering them to make informed decisions.

Supportive resources: Financial counselors and Norton MyChart offer accessible tools and assistance for managing health care expenses.

Care first: No patient is turned away due to inability to pay, reflecting Norton Healthcare’s mission of compassionate, inclusive care.

You have the right to receive a good faith estimate of charges. Call us at (502) 272-5330 to receive a cost estimate based on your insurance coverage or financial situation. If you leave us a message, we are committed to responding within 48 hours. If you have the five-digit current procedural terminology (CPT) code that pertains to the services you’re receiving, please have it ready. Your final bill will vary, depending on actual services provided and your insurance coverage.

You also have rights and protections against surprise medical bills.

Indiana: If you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, visit the Indiana Department of Insurance at IN.gov/IDOI or call (317) 232-8582.

Kentucky: If you think you’ve been wrongly billed, visit the Kentucky Department of Insurance at Insurance.KY.gov or call (502) 564-3630.

Visit CMS.gov/NoSurprises for more information about your rights under federal law.

Visitor Policies

    • Adult-service doctors’ offices and outpatient medical centers, including Norton Cancer Institute: Two visitors may accompany the patient.
    • For radiology appointments and procedures: To ensure the safety and comfort of all patients, Norton Healthcare cannot accommodate unattended children. Please make arrangements for children under the age of 13 or those requiring supervision. If you are unable to secure child care, please inform us at least 24 hours before your appointment to reschedule.
    • Adult-service hospitals, including outpatient, surgical and emergency departments: Patients may have two visitors at a time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    • Mother-baby/antepartum, and labor and delivery patients:
      • Two visitors and the designated support person are welcome. Siblings ages 2 and older may visit; all other visitors must be over age 12.
      • During labor and delivery, a properly credentialed doula also may be present as part of the care team.
      • Labor and delivery operating room: One support person may accompany the patient.
    • For patients in isolation:
      • Two visitors are welcome for most patients, including those in COVID-19 isolation.
        • No guests are allowed to visit patients on constant aerosolization therapies, including bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and Vapotherm breathing devices.
      • All visitors must strictly follow personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines and remain in the patient’s room throughout the visit.
      • All visitors must leave the room during any aerosolization procedure.

Pediatric Patients Admitted to Norton Children’s Hospital or Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital

  • Up to two primary caregivers: Primary caregivers must be designated for the length of the patient’s stay. They must be age 18 or older, unless they are the patient’s parent/guardian. Primary caregivers will be required to have their fingerprints registered in the visitor management system so they can access the unit and visit the child at any time.
  • Secondary caregivers/visitors: Up to four designated secondary caregivers/visitors may visit between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. for the length of the child’s hospital stay. Siblings ages 12 and older may be included.
  • Only two visitors are allowed at the patient’s bedside at any one time. One must be age 18 or older.
  • Patients who are awaiting COVID-19 test results or who test positive for COVID-19 may have two designated visitors.
  • A member of the clergy may be designated for the duration of the patient’s stay and may visit between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
  • Caregivers/visitors will be required to complete a health screening form each day and receive a visitor pass for the day.
  • Compassionate exceptions for visitors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Norton Children’s Medical Center (Emergency, Surgery and Testing)

  • Two visitors may accompany the patient.
  • Visitors must be over age 12 to accompany the patient.

Norton Children’s Medical Group and Novak Center for Children’s Health Medical Offices

  • Two visitors may accompany the patient. One must be a parent or guardian.

Interpreter Services

Norton Healthcare provides qualified medical interpreter services at no cost to patients and families to help ensure effective communication for those who are limited English proficient (LEP), deaf/hard of hearing (HOH) or who have other communication challenges.

Services include:

  • Face-to-face interpreters for frequently encountered languages, including American Sign Language
  • Over-the-phone interpreters, available 24/7 for more than 200 spoken languages
  • Video-remote interpreters for frequently encountered languages, including American Sign Language

Please share your preferred language or mode of communication with your care provider — effective communication and reasonable accommodations are essential for the provision of safe and high-quality care.

Telehealth Appointments

Norton eCare offers video visits, telephone eVisits and questionnaire-based visits through Norton MyChart for urgent care. Telehealth video visits also may be available with your primary care provider or specialist. Here’s what you’ll need for a telehealth appointment:

  • A Norton MyChart account: Access your account or your dependent’s account if scheduling as a caregiver or parent, either through the MyChart mobile app or an internet browser on your computer.
  • A webcam or mobile device: Ensure you have a working camera for a smooth virtual experience.
  • The Zoom app: If using a mobile device, download Zoom, a free video conferencing platform, from the Apple or Google app stores, ahead of your visit.

For patients under 18: A parent or guardian must be present during the virtual visit.

eCheck-in is available through Norton MyChart.

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