Pre-Operative Instructions - Advocare

Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery • Sinus & Nasal Surgery • Facial Plastic Surgery • Otologic Surgery
Instructions for Patients Prior to Surgery
Morristown Medical Center
Ambulatory Surgery Center
111 Madison Ave, 2nd Floor, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 971-6900
Insurance Coverage for Surgery
It is very important to notify your insurance company regarding your surgery. Confirm your policy is
active. You need to check with the Benefits Department to verify your insurance benefits regarding your
surgery. Find out if a second opinion is required by your insurance company. Verify information regarding
facility charges and coverage for anesthesia and pathology services. Understand your responsibilities for
out-patient surgery co-pays, deductibles, & out of pocket expenses. Please remember to get the name of
the person you are speaking with in case you need to reference the conversation. Our office will obtain
any necessary pre-authorization.
While the care after surgery, or post-operative care, for most surgeries is part of the “global surgical fee”
for 90 days, the surgical fees for some procedures, such as sinus surgery, only cover the fee for day of
surgery. This means that a fee will be charged for post-operative visits for these types of surgery. If you
belong to an insurance company that requires referrals from your Primary Care Physician you must
obtain referrals for post-operative visits or you will be responsible for these charges. Please ask when
scheduling your surgery if you will need referrals for your post-operative visits. If so, please obtain them
prior to surgery.
After myringotomy and ear tube surgery, post-operative visits are covered for 10 days. A hearing test
(audiogram) is usually done post-operatively to assess hearing. It is not covered under the surgical fee.
If your insurance plan requires a referral then you need to obtain one for the hearing test.
CT Scans for Surgery
If you have undergone CT scanning prior to your surgery, they are needed for your surgery. For example,
sinus CT scans for sinus surgery, neck CT scans for neck surgery, and temporal bone CT scans for ear
surgery. If these are in your possession please bring them to us prior to the date of surgery. Without
these scans your surgery will be cancelled. Please check with us when scheduling your surgery to verify
that we have your CT scans.
Disability Forms
We will be happy to complete disability form(s) for you. All disability forms are filled out and mailed
within 5 business days. There is a $10.00 fee per form.
Cosmetic Surgery Fees
If your surgery requires a Cosmetic Fee, please make your payment 10 days prior to the surgical date. If
less than 10 days please pay by cash, credit card, or a certified check.
Medication
Do NOT take aspirin or aspirin products (NSAIDS, including Advil & Motrin) for two weeks prior to and
after surgery. Tylenol is safe to take. Inform your doctor of any medications that you take on a regular
basis, especially blood thinners (Warfarin, Coumadin, Plavix, Pradaxa).
Reid A. Lachman, MD • Damian W. Sorvino, MD • Renato J. Giacchi, MD • Seth J. Kanowitz, MD, FACS • Sara B. Immerman, MD
95 Madison Avenue, Suite 105, Morristown, NJ 07960
973.644.0808 • advocaremorristownent.com
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Pre-Admission Testing
Pre-Admission testing is not required for every patient having surgery. It may include bloodwork, EKG,
Chest X-ray and/or Medical Clearance. Our office will notify you when scheduling your surgery if any
pre-admission testing will be required.
Patients 21 years and older:
Pre Procedure Evaluation Ctr.
111 Madison Ave., 4th Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone (973) 971-6800
Hours For Testing:
M, Th, F 08:00am-04:30pm
Appointment Required
Patients 20 years and younger:
Goryeb Children’s Hospital
100 Madison Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone (973) 971-7805
Hours For Testing:
07:00am-05:00pm
No Appointment Necessary
If your Insurance Company requires you to have your bloodwork done at a LabCorp facility, you must go
to LabCorp and cannot have your blood drawn at either of the above locations.
Time of Surgery
The Ambulatory Surgical Center will contact you 1-2 days prior to surgery to advise you what time to
arrive for the procedure. Surgical cases are done by order of age from youngest to oldest. Please make
sure that we have your current phone number(s).
Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and remain with you for the first 24 hours after
surgery.
Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes water, hard candy, and
gum. Please call the office for specific instructions for children.
Notify your physician prior to surgery with any questions or if you experience a change in your physical
condition such as a cold, cough, or fever.
Day of Surgery
• Arrive on-time to Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Leave jewelry and valuables at home.
• Bring your ID and insurance information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office (973) 644-0808.
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Dr. Giacchi
Dr. Immerman
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Dr. Kanowitz
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