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At Allina Health, we partner with Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA), an industry-leading, national provider of surgical solutions to deliver the highest level of care and expertise for same-day (out-patient) surgical care. At this ambulatory surgery center, you have a team of experienced physicians, nurses and technicians using advanced technology and equipment to provide high quality care in a warm, personalized setting.

Additionally, you have the assurance of a “clinical-first” commitment for the clinical quality care you need, as well as convenience and cost savings, which provide you with benefits that include:

Clinical Quality

• creation and adoption of clinical outcome metrics endorsed by the National Quality Forum
• development of a proprietary clinical training system
• development of regional and national Quality Councils to share best practices
• investment of hundreds of hours of training for clinical leaders

Convenience

• easy scheduling
• convenient access
• short wait times
• patient satisfaction scores that are among the highest in the industry

Cost Savings

• costs average about 45 percent less than if the identical procedure was performed at a hospital
• savings are reflected in co-pays and co-insurance
• lower cost of care in facilities also helps lower total healthcare insurance premiums

Learn more about ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

Preparing for Surgery

We want the day of your surgery to be a seamless experience, where you can simply walk in, check-in at our front desk and be shown to your room.

Registration is designed to be quick and easy and completing the forms should take you 10-15 minutes. Please have your insurance information handy.

Please review and follow the guidelines found on the “COVID-19 Safety Guide” and “Before Your Surgery Checklist.”  It is very important that you follow these guidelines before surgery to prevent delay or cancellations.

Other links to useful information that may help you prepare for the day of surgery include:

• Insurance Plans We Accept [link forthcoming]
• Pre-registration form [link forthcoming]
• Children and Special Needs Adults [link forthcoming]
• Anesthesia [link forthcoming]
• Frequently Asked Questions [link forthcoming]
• Before Your Surgery Checklist [link forthcoming]
• COVID-10 Safety Guide [link forthcoming]

Day of Surgery - During Your Stay

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing what to expect will help you feel less nervous and more in control.

When you arrive at our center, we ask that you check-in at the front desk to verify personal, escort and insurance information.

The following links will give you all the details on how you can prepare for your surgery.

• Check In and Admission [link forthcoming]
• Frequently Asked Questions [link forthcoming]

After Your Surgery

Offering easy-to-understand recovery instructions for you and your family is our priority. Read through our guide for more information. Be sure to arrange a ride option for arriving home safely after your procedure. Also, read through the After-Surgery Guide for more important information.

Once you are in stable condition, you will be discharged. It is normal to experience sleepiness and dizziness for 12 to 24 hours after surgery.

Post Care: You will receive verbal and written post-surgical care instructions (please follow these instructions). Your escort must be available to discuss and sign these instructions before you will be allowed to go home. If you experience anything unusual after your surgery, please call your surgeon or go to the nearest emergency room. A nurse from our center will call you the next day after your surgery to check on your recovery.

Transportation: DO NOT PLAN TO DRIVE yourself home or use public transportation after your procedure. A friend or relative or dedicated caregiver MUST stay with you for 24 hours.

Please review the following post-surgery links to information:

• Post Operation and Pain Relief [link forthcoming]
• Recovery and Reminders [link forthcoming]

Payment

Accepted forms of payment include: Visa, Discover, MasterCard, CareCredit and checks (including personal, certified, cashiers and money order). Please note: We DO NOT accept American Express.

Out-of-pocket cosmetic surgery procedures must be paid in full prior to your surgery date.

We will submit insurance claims for you. We request that your deductible and copay amounts are paid on or before your date of surgery. You will receive a notice from us regarding the amount to pay.

We strongly encourage you to personally contact your insurance company about your upcoming surgery. It is mandatory that YOU, as the insurance subscriber, confirm that all prior authorization information necessary to your specific policy is completed before your surgery date. You may be penalized by your insurance company if you don’t follow your policy guidelines.

You must understand what your benefits cover and how this may affect you financially.

• Billing – Frequently Asked Questions [link forthcoming]

Make on Online Payment via Patient Notebook