Frequently Asked Questions

Outpatient surgery allows a person to return home on the same day that a surgical procedure is performed. Outpatient surgery is also referred to as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery.

Outpatient surgery eliminates inpatient hospital admission, reduces the amount of medication prescribed, and uses a doctor's time more efficiently. More procedures are now being performed in a surgeon's office, termed office-based surgery, rather than in an operating room.

Outpatient surgery is suited best for healthy people undergoing minor or intermediate procedures (limited urologic, ophthalmologic, or ear, nose, and throat procedures and procedures involving the extremities). Recently, people with more complex medical problems are undergoing outpatient surgery, and the types and complexity of surgical procedures have expanded significantly.

Insurance Verification - We will gladly verify your insurance benefits to enable you to know your financial obligations associated with the care and services provided at New Gulf Coast Surgery Center.

Billing - We file your insurance claims for you. However, we remind you that your insurance coverage is a contract between you and your insurance company. Most insurance companies do not pay 100% of the total bill. Your insurance company may require a deductible and a percentage of the remainder, known as co-payment.

CareCredit - We accept CareCredit, which is a convenient, monthly payment program specifically designed to pay for healthcare expenses not covered by insurance including, co-payments, deductibles, and elective treatment and care. For more information contact New Gulf Coast Surgery Center, call CareCredit at 1-800-365-8295 or visit the CareCredit website at www.carecredit.com.