At least one to two working days prior to your cardiac catheterization, you should contact your insurance representative to inform them of your anticipated procedure.
Many policies require pre-certification, or prior approval for coverage of elective procedures.
The clerical staff of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab will assist your if you have further questions. A social worker is also available for information on other funding sources. Unless your medical condition requires prior hospitalization, many patients are admitted to the hospital the same day as the cardiac catheterization, then go home the following morning. The nursing staff will review the procedure with you and your family to clarify any information and answer any questions. In addition, a member of the catheterization team will explain more specifically what you can expect during the actual procedure.