Questions About Surgery

Questions About Insurance

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Surgery
Q: If I need to see a surgeon, how long will I have to wait for an appointment?
A: In most cases, we can schedule an appointment for you within a week. If your referring physician feels the need for you to see a surgeon as soon as possible, we can accommodate you sooner than a week.

Q: Will I be having surgery the day of my appointment with the
doctor?
A: Your first appointment is a consultation to determine if surgery is needed. Unless it's an emergency, you will not have surgery the same day.

Q: How long after my initial consultation will my surgery be?
A: Our Surgery Scheduling Coordinator will work with you, the physician and the surgical facility to schedule your surgery as soon as possible.

Q: Will the surgeon I see be the surgeon that does my surgery?
A: Yes. The surgeon you consult with will perform your procedure. Another surgeon from our office or another physician may assist if necessary.

Q: How long after my surgery can I resume normal activity?
A: Every patient heals differently. By keeping you post-op appointments your physician can monitor your progress.

Q: After my surgery, if I am having problems when the office is closed, what do I do?
A: We have one of our physicians on call after our office closes. He can be reached by dialing the main number 970-669-3212 at any time.

Insurance
Q: Why do I need a referral to you even if my insurance doesn't require one?
A: The referral is a doctor-to-doctor referral. This insures that a general surgeon is needed and not a doctor of another specialty.

Q: Will I need pre-certification or pre-authorization from my insurance?
A: In most cases, the answer would be yes. Our staff will coordinate with your insurance company to obtain all the necessary authorizations.

Q: Will I be charged for my visits after my surgery?"
A: In most surgeries, your insurance covers your post-op visits for a certain amount of time, except for varicose vein surgery.

Q: I don't have insurance. Will you still treat me?
A: We do not turn patients away who do not have insurance. If you are unable to pay for your services as they are rendered, our Patient Accounting Department will work with you in setting up financial arrangements that are acceptable to us and you.