It is mandatory that you have a responsible adult available to drive you home after your operation. If you are to be admitted to the hospital for surgery, you will come in on the day of surgery and be admitted to an inpatient hospital bed from the post-operative recovery room. Most hospital rooms are semi-private. Depending on availability, a private room will be provided upon request at you expense. Insurance does not cover private rooms.
All patient rooms are non-smoking, as is the entire hospital.
Although your physician will determine the most appropriate setting for your operation, many insurance companies have guidelines for covering surgical procedures in an inpatient or an outpatient setting. Some policies may also require a second opinion for certain operations, while others require written authorization before surgery can even be scheduled. Therefore, it is advisable to check your policy or talk to your benefits representative regarding coverage limitations. Our financial counselor will also be available to discuss coverage and payment arrangements. A pre-operative history and physical examination will be scheduled two to three weeks prior to your operation.