Before Surgery

Important Reminders for your Surgery

2 Weeks Before Surgery

Fax over documentation of your Pre-Op Physical at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. Pre-op physicals are valid for 30 days. Your surgery may need to be rescheduled if we do not receive your pre-op physical paperwork at least 2 weeks in advance. This documentation helps us to ensure there are no health issues that would complicate your planned surgery.
Verify insurance coverage

The Day Before Surgery:

Fasting – Follow the appropriate fasting instructions provided during your pre-operative phone call. Depending on the type and time of your procedure, you may be asked to refrain from eating and drinking anything after midnight.
Driver – Please have a driver accompany you to and from your surgery and remain in the waiting room while you undergo the procedure. Depending on the surgery, they can plan to be at our facility for 2.5 – 4 hours, considering there is the time needed in both the pre-op and post-op areas in addition to the time needed to perform the procedure itself. **Please note, you will also need a driver to accompany you to the post-operative appointment that is scheduled for the following day (if applicable).
Surgery Folder – At the time of scheduling the procedure, you will likely receive a surgery folder containing post-op appointment information and discharge instructions, etc. Please bring this folder with you on surgery day. Read through all of your surgery paperwork in your packet
Medications – Pick up your drops for surgery (If applicable)
Payment – If you are undergoing an elective procedure or are opting into an upgraded, non-covered service package, please be aware that we will collect payment at check-in.

Click below to learn more about each of these important reminders.

Pre-operative History and Physical with your primary care doctor is required within 30 days of the procedure.Please wait to schedule this until surgery dates have been booked, as this exam is time-sensitive and will need to be repeated if it falls outside of the 30-day window. Documentation of your physical should be faxed to our office 2 weeks prior to surgery.

Please review the below information as it pertains to the financial aspects of your upcoming surgery. Having comprehensive information regarding both the medical and financial details of your procedure is important and helpful in making decisions about your care.

Insurance Coverage Verification

First and foremost, please check with your insurance carrier to discuss your healthcare benefits and plan coverage details. Although our Business Office staff are here to help, it is ultimately your responsibility to know and understand your insurance benefits.

Prior to your surgical appointment, a member of our Surgery Verification staff will confirm the insurance we have on file is active and will gather data regarding your current benefits for outpatient surgery. If you have additional questions about your insurance coverage or are interested in obtaining a pre-surgical estimate regarding your out-of-pocket expenses, please contact our Surgery Verification staff.

Note: If you know your insurance plan will be changing, it is imperative that you contact our team immediately to review coverage and possible new authorization requirements. Information regarding the insurance policies we accept can be found on our billing and financing page.

Approximately 2-3 weeks before your procedure you may receive an email with your Good Faith estimate.

If you are proceeding with an elective or cosmetic procedure, or a surgery that you know your insurance will not cover, the fee for these services will be due in full prior to, or on the day of surgery. This includes the additional fees involved for those patients opting into an upgraded surgical lens package. These elective or cosmetic fees are in addition to any insurance out of pocket expense that may be applicable to your surgery.

If you have a high deductible insurance plan, it is our policy to collect a portion of your estimated patient responsibility (out of pocket expense) prior to, or on the day of surgery. If this is required, our Business Office will be in contact with you within 1-2 weeks of your surgical procedure. At that time, we will inform you of your insurance benefits, provide you with an estimated out-of-pocket quote, and advise the amount that will be collected on, or before your surgery.

There are a variety of fees that may be billed for a procedure performed within our practice.

Clinic/Evaluation Fee Clinic charges prior to or on the same day of surgery are not part of your surgical fee and will be billed separately.
Professional Fee includes the surgeon fee and post-operative care provided by Florida Vision Centers.
Facility Fee includes use of the operating room, supplies, personnel, and equipment, and will be billed separately for services rendered at Eye Specialist’s and Laser Surgery Center.
Anesthesia, pharmacy, and pathology fees, if relevant, are provided by an outside party and will be billed separately (if applicable).

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If you have further questions about your insurance coverage or the financial aspects associated with your procedure, please feel free to contact us.

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