Understanding your options for endoscopic care
Digestive Health physicians primarily perform endoscopic procedures at the Southwest Endoscopy Center. We have limited availability at Mercy Regional Medical Center. This page reviews some differences which distinguish the services offered by each site. This information may be helpful to you in your choice of endoscopy facility.
The Southwest Endoscopy Center is a Medicare-certified and AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center specializing in the performance of endoscopic procedures. It has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for promoting quality in endoscopy and is a participant in the GI Quality Improvement Consortium.
Mercy Regional Medical Center is a regional general hospital providing many outpatient surgical services, which include gastrointestinal endoscopy, in addition to a broad array of other outpatient, inpatient, critical care and emergency medical services.
Patients who are in good general health are medically eligible to have procedures performed at the Southwest Endoscopy Center. Patients with serious active health problems, particularly related to their heart or lungs, or who have certain implanted devices such as automatic implantable cardiac defibrillators (AICDs) must have their procedures performed at the hospital.
In general, care at a specialized ambulatory endoscopy center will be more private, more convenient, more efficient, and less expensive than care provided at a hospital outpatient department.
We proudly disclose our doctor's ownership of the Southwest Endoscopy Center. Our dedication to and influence over the highly focused operation of our small facility help us provide you with the best possible health care experience. We are interested in your opinions. Please let us know if you think we can improve!
Comparing fees and contract rates among healthcare facilities is difficult for patients because of the complexity of current health care industry charge systems and the confidentiality mandated by health plan contract terms.
Ambulatory Surgery Centers, such as the Southwest Endoscopy Center, typically use a comprehensive, or global, charge that reflects all services, drugs and supplies needed. Hospitals charge differently, typically itemizing their fees for supplies and drugs as well as time-based charges.
Our staff will help you estimate your potential out-of-pocket liability based on the services we anticipate providing, our contract rates, and your insurance coverage.
Insurance estimate example from Anthem® (October 2017) for facilities near Durango, Colorado:
| Facility Name | Total Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Southwest Endoscopy Center | $1,369 |
| Mercy Medical Center | $4,844 |
| Potential Savings at Southwest Endoscopy | $3,475 |
Some insurers now assist plan members by providing online estimates of typical prices for common services. Please contact your own health plan or check its website for applicable details.
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