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| How
is surgery scheduled? |
The
patient and doctor decide together that surgery is
required. The procedure is precerted (if required)
and the hospital is notified of date of surgery. The
patient comes in for an Informed Consent to be signed
and then sent to the hospital for required lab and/or
tests. Paperwork is given to the patient prior to surgery. |
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| How
is physical therapy scheduled? |
The
physician decides that physical therapy is necessary
and fills out physical therapy form. A copy is given
to the patient with the instructions for the therapist
to begin treatment. The patient is responsible to call
their insurance company to find out which physical
therapy group is listed on their plan. If precert is
needed, the physician office is required to follow-up
and give precert number to appropriate personnel. |
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| How
do I get durable medical equipment? |
Durable
medical equipment is located within the office. The
medical assistant fills out forms and the patient's
signature is required. Once obtained, a bill will be
sent to the patient's insurance company for payment. |
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| How
can I get in touch with my physician? |
Leave
a message for the doctor to return your phone call
either by written message or by leaving a voicemail. |
