St. Louis Children’s Hospital

What to bring to an appointment

• Completed health history and medical information
• Medical records, X-rays, and radiologic studies
• Current insurance card and picture ID
• Visit referral, if required by your insurance
• Social security number of patient and parent with the insurance coverage
• A list of any questions the patient or you may have

Payment polices

• Insurance co-payments are due upon arrival and may be paid by cash, check or credit card at our reception desk.
• Self-pay patients are required to make a $180.00 deposit upon arrival.
• If disability or additional forms need to be submitted, a fee of $15.00 will be charged for each form.

Helpful Hints

• Please give yourself an extra ½ hour due to traffic if your route to the hospital may be impacted by the closure of Highway 40.
• Please bring your blue parking ticket to your appointment so we can validate it.
• If you need to bring siblings or other children ages 2-11 with you, and another adult cannot come, please contact the Sibling Playroom at 314.454.2269.
• Please consider bringing a book, game or toy to occupy children while waiting for your appointment.

Common tests

• CT Scan
• MRI
• X rays
• Lab work
• Ultrasound
• Arthrogram
• Myelogram

If you have any questions regarding your upcoming appointment, please contact our office at 314.454.2500.