Preparing for a procedure

Use a practical checklist for scheduling, authorization, preparation, transportation, expected costs, and recovery planning.

Scheduling checklist

  • Exact procedure and reason
  • Facility and clinician
  • Date and arrival time
  • Insurance network status
  • Prior authorization status
  • Referral status if applicable
  • Written estimate or cash price
  • What is included and what may bill separately

Preparation checklist

  • Food and drink instructions
  • Medication instructions from the care team
  • Required testing
  • Transportation or responsible-adult requirements
  • What to bring
  • What clothing or personal items to avoid
  • When to call if illness or symptoms change before the procedure

Plan for afterward

  • Expected same-day discharge versus overnight stay
  • Driving or activity restrictions
  • Pain-control instructions
  • Wound or device care when applicable
  • Who to call with concerns
  • Follow-up date
How CareAnything will use this later

These public guides are structured so verified provider, insurer, price, availability, and customer-authorized data can later be inserted from the CareAnything database and APIs without changing the customer journey.