Before Your Surgery

Payment options

Surgicenter of Greater Milwaukee provides the highest quality care at the lowest possible cost.

Your bill from Surgicenter will include charges for the use of the operating room, recovery room, nursing staff and supplies for surgery and anesthesia. Your surgeon, and when applicable, your radiologist, anesthesiologist and pathologist, will bill you separately for their services.

Surgicenter is approved by Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, we accept most HMOs and many other health plans. Be aware, some types of surgical procedures, such as cosmetic and dental, may not be fully covered by insurance. Please bring insurance information with you. Our staff is available to answer questions and help you with your payment arrangements prior to surgery.

We accept Mastercard and Visa, as well as cash or checks. Patients not fully covered by their insurance plans should make financial arrangements before the day of surgery.

The Surgicenter of Greater Milwaukee is approved by most insurance companies. Call for more information at (414) 328-5800.

Pre-surgery instructions

You can help us ensure your safety during your upcoming surgery by carefully following these instructions.

1. If you are having general anesthesia or any sedatives, Surgicenter requires that you have someone available to drive you home. Anesthesia and sedatives will leave you drowsy and may dull your senses for a period of time, even after your stay in the recovery room. We don't want you to be a hazard to yourself or other motorists, so please arrange for transportation home before you arrive at Surgicenter.
2. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Do not wear jewelry or contact lenses.
3. Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before your surgery. Do not eat or drink anything after bedtime the evening before your surgery. Food and fluids produce chemical reactions in the body, which may interfere with the monitoring of your procedure, or with the procedure itself. Even an "innocent" snack can result in the rescheduling of your surgery.
4. Taking medications of any kind can also pose problems. For example, aspirin thins the blood, which can present an unnecessary risk during surgery. Depending on your procedure, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin for up to 10 days prior to surgery. We also need to know about any vitamin or herbal supplements that you may be taking. One of our registered nurses will call you two to three days prior to your appointment. If you are taking any medications, please have a list of them handy when she calls.
5. More detailed instructions will be given by the nurse during the pre-operative phone call two to three days prior to your surgery.
6. If you have any questions, please call Surgicenter at (414) 328-5800 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tens of thousands of patients have entrusted their care to us. But, we have been successful only because we strive to satisfy the individual needs of our patients, one at a time, in a convenient, safe and comfortable environment. From all of us at Surgicenter of Greater Milwaukee, we appreciate the opportunity to care for you.