Before Your Procedure

Shortly before your scheduled procedure, a representative from Jefferson Surgery Center—Cherry Hill will call to confirm details of your appointment. If we can’t reach you, please be sure to call us no later than the day before surgery. We’ll need to know about current and past medical conditions, current medications and allergies. This is also the perfect opportunity to discuss any questions or special needs you may have.

• Your physician will tell you when to stop eating and drinking before your procedure.
• If you routinely take any medication, whether prescription or over-the-counter, ask your physician if it’s okay to take the day of your procedure.
• For female patients, let your doctor know if there’s any chance you could be pregnant.
• As a precaution, you should leave valuables like watches, jewelry and wallets at home.
• Tell your physician if there’s any change in your health (cold, fever, sore throat, etc.).
• Stay safe! Plan to have an adult drive you home afterwards, as you will not be permitted to drive.

Day of Your Procedure

• Make sure to arrive on time so we can help you with all necessary admission procedures.
• You’ll need your insurance and a photo ID (e.g. driver’s license) for admissions. If you need to make special financial arrangements, simply give us a call prior to admission.
• Be sure to bring a list of your current medications and any paperwork your doctor may have given you, such as test results or medical history.
• Dress comfortably! We suggest loose-fitting pants and top.
• When you arrive, we’ll provide a gown and slippers for you to change into, and will need you to remove all jewelry, contact lenses, dentures and any prosthesis.

Paying Your Bill

We’ve kept registration, consultation and even surgery as simple and streamlined as they can be and we’re keeping our bill pay system simple, too.

Jefferson Surgery Center—Cherry Hill is pleased to offer convenient, secure online bill pay, which is designed to eliminate misunderstandings and questions, while keeping the payment process clear and easy-to-follow. Not to mention, it’s nice to forego paper checks and postage, and to have the convenience of 24/7 service.

Online bill pay utilizes a secure online portal that integrates with our system in real time, so your account and payment information are kept safe and your payments are processed quickly. Please know any payment made after normal business hours will not be posted until the next business day.

In addition to printing your receipt, we encourage you to verify with us by phone or email that that your payment has posted, particularly if your payment is made after normal business hours. Feel free to contact us directly with questions relating to your account or online payment: +1 (856) 295-9041.

Surgery Center Fees

Jefferson Surgery Center—Cherry Hill fees cover the use of the surgery center, and do not include laboratory, pathology, surgeon, anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist fees, nor does it include the cost of any implants used for your surgery. You will be billed separately for these fees.

Please let us know prior to your surgery if you need help making special financial arrangements; we’re happy to discuss alternative payment methods with you.

Collections and Payment Policy

• Co-pays and deductibles will be due on the day of your surgery.
• For patients with no insurance coverage, or for those having cosmetic surgery, all fees will be due in advance.
• We’re happy to accept cash, cashier’s checks, credit cards and personal checks with valid identification.
• CareCredit is a patient payment plan with eligibility determined by the patient’s out-of-pocket expense. Plans extend up to 60 months and allow up to 18 months of interest-free payments. Apply at our facility, by visiting www.carecredit.com, or by calling (800) 365-2895 for an Automated Phone Application.

Insurance

Please work with our team before, during and after your surgery so that we can coordinate the process of filing and managing your insurance claims. Our team will take their time to walk you through every aspect of billing and payment, ensuring your understand your coverage and any co-pays, deductibles or differences you may owe.

We request that, on the day of your procedure, you bring your current insurance, Medicare or public assistance card, for both primary and secondary insurances.

Jefferson Surgery Center – Cherry Hill is contracted with the following payors:

• Aetna
• CHN (Workers Comp)
• Corvel (Workers Comp)
• Horizon
• Humana (Medicare Only)
• Medicare
• United Healthcare
• Oxford
• Qualcare (Effective 11/15/18)

Please contact Chrissy DeMaio in the Scheduling Department if you have any questions. Her direct line is (856) 295-9037 or email cdemaio@jeffersonsurgctrcherryhill.com