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Surgical Services
Pre-Operation
Assessment and Testing Appointment
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surgeon or physician will schedule your appointment with the Ambulartory Surgery
Department. When this appointment is scheduled, it will
include any Laboratyory or X-Ray studdies requested by your physician,
pre-anesthesia information, nursing evaluations, pre-surgical
instructions and teaching, and pre-registration with the Admitting
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Please check in at the Admitting Department in the front lobby of the hospital at the time of your Pre-admission appointment. This may be several days before your surgery is scheduled. It is important to bring along a list of any medications
you are currently taking. Write down the name of each medication, supplement, nonprescription drug, herbal medicines, and the amount you are taking.
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At
the time of registration, you will need to provide
insurance information. The hospital will directly bill Medicare,
Medicaid,
Champus, Blue Cross and many other insurance carriers if correct and
complete
information is provided.
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Your
surgery charge includes all fees, except those of your
surgeon; anesthesia, pathology, radiologist, or other independent
providers. They
will bill you separately. You will also receive
a flyer explaining other possible separate bills at the time you
register.
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ON YOUR DAY OF SURGERY
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Please arrive at the hospital two hours before your scheduled surgery
time, unless instructed to come earlier. You will need to check in at
the Main Entrance Registration Desk.
In preparation for surgery, please remember the following important
information to complete your surgery in a safe and most effective
manner:
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- Get a good nights sleep before your surgery
- Have someone with you who can drive you home after surgery
- Remove nail polish, eye makeup and lipstick
- Leave all jewelry and other valuables at home
- Wear or bring comfortable, loose fitting clothing to wear home after surgery.
- Bring all paperwork given to you by your doctor.
- Be sure to observe directions under anesthesia instructions
- Do not shave the surgical area, as this can lead to an infection
- Bring a list of all your usual medications and the dose taken.
- Check with your physician to see if you should take your medications as scheduled on the morning of your surgery.
- If you have a question or concern, please bring it to the attention of a staff person.
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